Around the House
Tech news worth knowing at home, in plain English. I read the headlines on smart gadgets, heating and cooling, drones and AI, and pull out what actually matters for your house, plus a practical home tip with each one.
Dry Winter Air: How to Add Humidity Without Causing Mold
Once the heat starts running every day, a lot of homes get dry. You notice it as static shocks, dry skin, scratchy throats, and wood floors or doors that start to gap. A…
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Drafty Doors? How I Check Weatherstripping and Door Sweeps
If you can feel cold air around the front door, or see daylight under it, your heating system is working harder than it needs to. Worn weatherstripping and a tired door…
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Flip Your Ceiling Fan for Winter: Which Way It Should Spin
Most people shut their ceiling fans off for good once the heat comes on. But that fan can actually help you stay warmer this winter, as long as it's spinning the right…
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Tech Brief: Hacked Store Freezers, Pricier Macs, a Watch That Rewinds and Smarter Heat Pumps
Happy Tuesday. Here's my quick roundup of the tech news that actually matters around the house. I skipped the big chip deals, the lawsuits and the studio gear and kept…
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