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Home Electricals
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John Watson
General Contractor
I am John Watson, Founder of Urbanhomecorner.com. I have worked as a general contractor for 19 years now, and I have finally decided to voluntarily retire from that work and start this blog to share my experience.
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Electrical Engineer & HVAC Expert
I am Arthur Smith, an electrical engineer who is extremely passionate about electronics and HVAC. I am passionate about helping homeowners understand and solve their electrical and HVAC problems.
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Organization, Cleaning & Appliances Expert
I am Jeniffer Smith, an organizer and appliance expert. I have been fixing appliances and other things around the home and kitchen from a young age to help my single mother. Every time something went wrong, I couldn’t rest until I fixed it. I have also picked up organization skills from my mother.
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Interior Designer
I’m Suzanne Devis, an interior designer with over 7 years of experience. I have worked on various projects, from small apartments to large commercial spaces, and I am dedicated to helping homeowners transform their spaces into functional and stylish living areas.
Electricals
How To Splice Heavy Gauge Wire? (Safety Caution+Steps)
Wire sizes are determined by gauge numbers or AWG (American Wire Gauge) numbers. The heavy gauge wires are mainly used…
Are Light Socket Adapters Safe? (+Safety Tips & Mistakes to avoid)
Light socket adapters are an excellent solution for light fixtures. These are primarily used when you need more sockets or…
Why Is My Outlet Hard To Plug In? (11 easy Fix)
It is annoying when you need to use an appliance, but the outlet gets hard to plug in the cord….
Black/White/Red/Green/Yellow/Blue Wire: Which One Is Positive & Negative?
While dealing with electrical wires, you must learn them first. Color code is one of the easiest ways to learn…
10 Ways To Find What Is Tripping My Circuit Breaker?
Circuit breakers help let our houses safely consume electricity to run several electrical appliances. Tripping is the first layer of…
Home Appliances
8 Reasons Smoke Detector Is Not Blinking (+Fix)
Smoke detectors are a must-have in all the rooms. They communicate via the blinking lights and sounds. But when a…
8 Reasons Smoke Detector Is Not Detecting Smoke (+Fix)
Smoke detectors are meant to save your lives by alerting you with sounds or light indicators whenever smoke is nearby….
7 Ways To Find How Old Your Appliance Is?
Moving out to the new house must be exciting. If your new house has old appliances, you need to check…
How Long Should You Wait To Turn On A Fridge After Moving It?
Whether your fridge is shifted for a longer distance or shorter, it is necessary to wait for some time before…
10 Reasons Your Fridge Temperature Keeps Changing
Are you frustrated with the fluctuation of temperature in the refrigerator? Does it stay too cool or too hot at…
10 Reasons Why Your Microwave Keeps Overheating?
Are you struggling with the overheating microwave? Do you need help finding out what might be wrong? You are at…
HVAC
Honeywell Thermostat Screen Not Responding: 10 Causes+Fix
Thermostats help in keeping the room temperature in control. Honeywell is a famous brand that makes smart and reliable devices,…
Why Is My Honeywell Thermostat Not Connecting to Wifi?
Most houses have smart thermostats that need a Wi-Fi connection to experience all the features and possibilities fully. But if…
Why Is My Honeywell Thermostat Not Reading Temperature Correctly?
When you are home, you expect a comfortable temperature. But it is frustrating to see it giving you wrong readings…
Why Is My Honeywell Thermostat Blinking Heat On?
Thermostats are essential home appliances that maintain room temperatures. But have you ever noticed that the thermostat is constantly blinking…
Why Is My Honeywell Thermostat Flashing Cool On?
When you have thermostats in your house, you will come across terms like COOL ON or HEAT ON blinking. But…
9 Reasons Your Honeywell Thermostat Not Turning On
A thermostat is something on which we highly rely on it to keep the surrounding atmosphere comfortable. But it is…
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Honeywell Thermostat Screen Not Responding: 10 Causes+Fix
Thermostats help in keeping the room temperature in control. Honeywell is a famous brand that makes smart and reliable devices,…
Can You Make Alexa Ignore Children?
Buying a new Alexa is very exciting. You get a lot of advantages. You can purchase, order food, stream music,…
Should I Unplug Alexa At Night?
Alexa devices waking you up at midnight due to alert calls or notifications can be frustrating. Still, it’s understandable in…
How Do I Stop Alexa From Spying On Me?
Devices that use Alexa as a voice assistant, especially Amazon devices, help users do several things without effort, like connecting…
How Do I Know If My Alexa Has Been Hacked?
With devices that work with Alexa, you can find anything without lifting your finger. Amazon Alexa makes the daily lives…
Why Is My Alexa Doing Random Things?
An intelligent voice assistant like Alexa has made our lives a lot easier in this world of technology. This AI-based…
Can One Bad Outlet Affect Others? (9 Possible Problems)
We all have numerous outlets in our houses to run various electrical appliances. Having multiple outlets down due to one…
How To Splice Heavy Gauge Wire? (Safety Caution+Steps)
Wire sizes are determined by gauge numbers or AWG (American Wire Gauge) numbers. The heavy gauge wires are mainly used…
Are Light Socket Adapters Safe? (+Safety Tips & Mistakes to avoid)
Light socket adapters are an excellent solution for light fixtures. These are primarily used when you need more sockets or…
Why Is My Outlet Hard To Plug In? (11 easy Fix)
It is annoying when you need to use an appliance, but the outlet gets hard to plug in the cord….