If you’re not so sure a whole house window fan is the right choice for you, carefully consider whether you live in a climate where one can be useful frequently. If you do, you can save a lot of energy and be more comfortable than ever in your home with a whole house window fan. […]
Author: Brian Franz
Most of us get used to sleeping or concentrating under specific conditions. I grew up beside a major highway, so traffic sounds don’t wake me. But a meowing cat or barking dog outside will wake me immediately from a deep sleep. When I concentrate, a few distance conversations that I can’t really make out don’t […]
Looking for a solution that can provide you a good night’s sleep in a location where you don’t have a regular bed available? You could turn in for the night inside a sleeping bag or just plop down in a corner with some sheets and a pillow — and that might work for one or […]
The best standing desk mat is a smart accompaniment to a standup desk if you have knee, ankle or lower back problems. While it’s been proven that standing for at least part of the workday has significant health benefits, standing on a concrete or tile floor all day can also cause pain and injury. But […]
Just a few months ago, I was desperate to find natural sleeping pills — or something — that could help me get to sleep and sleep all night. After doing some research, I found that many people use melatonin supplements to get the results I’ve been looking for. Getting a good night’s sleep is absolutely […]
Gable attic fans remove hot air from your attic, helping you more easily and less expensively cool your home. By removing hot air from above, air conditioners have to work less and homes stay cooler with less electricity usage. A gable attic fan is a very simple device that doesn’t cost much, is easy to […]
If you have pain, itching and scratchiness from chronic dry eye or too much computer use, I’m sure you’ll try anything to make it go away. That’s the case for me. Since I’ve found lubricating eye drops I still have dry eyes, but I don’t experience the unpleasant symptoms as much as I did. There […]
Here’s a fact: it’s hard to tear up a well-made Zebra printer, and Zebra printers are the only type I can recommend with confidence if you need to print thermal labels. While my life today revolves more around writing and research than shipping and receiving, for years I sold products online as my full-time job. […]
When your home, office or other space that needs cooling doesn’t have an HVAC system with ductwork installed, you have more than one option for making it more comfortable in the summer. While many people turn to window air conditioners, that’s not the only choice. And in interior rooms or other rooms without windows, that’s […]