A couple of times we’ve had some major clogging issues. Sometimes it’s been hair in the trap, gunk in the pipes, or even oil in the kitchen sink because sometimes people don’t listen to advice on not pouring grease down the drain. I hear there are people that go straight to the liquid drain chemicals, but if it’s not used properly they can cause some damage to the pipes. The better way is to use various tools to try and manually clear the clog. Read on to find out the right tools for the job. First before trying any of the tools, let’s see if we can try any of the conventional tips.
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Outside it’s nice and warm, and a small slight breeze. Kids are out of school and weekends are great for coming together with the family and spend time together. Kids are running around, and the adults are having their cocktail. The sun is starting to set and it’s time to break out the equipment and
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Finding Synology NASIn the past way long ago, I was lured into the expensive black hole called photography. I had one of the most popular DSLR cameras at the time (Nikon D90), and with it came RAW files that processing of large files on multiple computers brought about a new challenge. Where to store all
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There’s a lot of ways to get IoT devices connected through to the Internet. Usually they’re connecting through a hub (via Zigbee or Z-wave), Bluetooth, or WiFi. But connecting so many devices can start leading to issues.
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Quick update on the progress of Avalon – There are a few projects with contractors that are coming in. One of them involves getting solar panels and the powerwall. In this area, we’re prone to wind and fire, and the last couple of times, the power company decided to give us a rolling blackout for
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After lights, one of the easiest and cheapest items to automate the house without getting a full upgrade of curtains is to get one of Switchbot’s Curtain Rod 2. This curtain opener and closer that can open with your standard automation commands. Wake up in the morning to fresh sunlight without having to get up.
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