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Starting a Garden in the Arizona Summer?

How is it already September?!? How is it possible the last post was in April? If you are on the YouTube channel you know there has been a lot of A/C, plumbing and electrical...

How to Remove a PEX-A Coupling (Tips & Mistakes)

To take off a PEX-a coupling you will need: heat gun utility knife PEX pipe cutter You should also wear gloves and use pliers to protect your hands from the hot surfaces–in this case...

Phyn Plus 2nd Gen Testing has STARTED!

It’s on! I originally intended the “on” meaning the test of the Phyn Plus 2nd Gen in the unfriendly testbed of metro Phoenix has started. 2nd Gen is very exciting with some very thoughtful...

How to Sand Paint on a Front Door [Repaint/Refinish]

This article covers the basics and finer details on how to sand paint on a front door when refinishing / repainting. Specifically, this documents how we completed this step on our fiberglass front door,...

Alfred DB1 First Look [Alfred DB1 Review]

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed living with the Alfred DB2. I absolutely love it–turning the mundane task of opening my front door into a classy experience. However, I recently had the opportunity to try out an...

Phyn Smart Water Assistant: Detect Condo / Apartment / Rental Water Leaks

Concerned about detecting water leaks in a condo, apartment, or rental house? The Phyn Smart Water Assistant is for you. Uponor / Belkin’s Phyn Smart Water Assistant is the answer for those of us...