What We Talk About
Home Electricals
Learn to diagnose and fix common electrical problems in your home with our electrical repair guides.
Appliances
Save money and hassle by repairing your own appliances with our easy-to-follow appliance repair tutorials.
HVAC
Keep your home comfortable year-round by learning to troubleshoot and repair your HVAC system with our comprehensive HVAC repair guides.
Plumbing
Learn to fix leaks, clogs, and other common plumbing issues with our step-by-step plumbing repair guides and tutorials.
Smart Home Devices
Take your home into the future with our DIY smart home device installation and repair tutorials.
Home Decor
Transform your home on a budget with our DIY home decor ideas and projects.
Our Team
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.
Arthur Smith
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.
Jeniffer Smith
Organization & 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.
Suzanne Devis
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
Does A Burn-Out Bulb Use Electricity?
Lights are essential. There are multiple lights in our houses, and keeping track of all the lights is impossible. You…
Can You Plug A Two Prong Into A Three Prong?
If you have an appliance with a 2-prong plug but an outlet with a 3-prong, you become confused about whether…
How Far Can A Light Be From A Sprinkler Head?
A sprinkler head is a part of the fire sprinkler system that releases water when it detects fire nearby. The…
How Many Outlets Can A GFCI Protect?
GFCIs, or Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters, are common in most houses. They can protect the circuit by tripping whenever it…
Can A GFCI Outlet Be Connected To A Light Switch?
Since the GFCI outlets can provide extra safety to the appliances, most houses have GFCI outlets and breakers. But can…
How To Abandon An Electrical Outlet?
Due to the increased usage of electrical devices in our house, you have multiple outlets. If any such outlet dies…
Home Appliances
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…
10 Reasons Why There Is Water Sitting At The Bottom Of Washer
Owning the washing machine makes the laundry easy. Still, it also causes issues in the long run. Water sitting at…
Hamilton Beach Brewstation Troubleshooting
Hamilon beach brew station is a worthy investment to sip homemade coffee frequently without spending dollars on cafes. Like any…
10 Reasons Why There Is Water Sitting At The Bottom Of The Dishwasher
It is daunting to see the pool of water accumulated at the bottom of the dishwasher. But worry not! You…
Can You Put An Air Conditioner In An Awning Window? (+Best Picks)
Summer is around the corner. You will be preparing your home to escape the scorching sun. If you are wondering…
HVAC
Are Condensate Pumps Noisy?
Condensate pumps are an essential part of the HVAC units. They pump the condensed moisture to expel the moisture to…
Should Roof Vent Pipe Be Covered?
Roof vents are an important part of plumbing and sanitation. Most house owners think of covering the roof vent, especially…
Gas Furnace Troubleshooting Guide
Gas furnaces can keep the temperature of your house warm during the winter. When winter arrives, your gas furnace will…
13 Reasons Your Furnace Is Leaking Water (+Fix)
Furnaces are very important during the winter. But many things can go wrong with the unit, water leakage being one…
25 Reasons Your Furnace Is Making Noise (Different Noises+Fix)
Any electrical material will make some noises during operation. Similarly, it is common for a furnace to make a low…
31 Reasons Your furnace Smells (Different Types Of Smell+Fix)
A furnace is useful in winter as it releases warm air into the house. The air treated inside the furnace…
Latest Posts
Does A Burn-Out Bulb Use Electricity?
Lights are essential. There are multiple lights in our houses, and keeping track of all the lights is impossible. You…
Can You Plug A Two Prong Into A Three Prong?
If you have an appliance with a 2-prong plug but an outlet with a 3-prong, you become confused about whether…
How Far Can A Light Be From A Sprinkler Head?
A sprinkler head is a part of the fire sprinkler system that releases water when it detects fire nearby. The…
How Many Outlets Can A GFCI Protect?
GFCIs, or Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters, are common in most houses. They can protect the circuit by tripping whenever it…
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…
10 Reasons Why There Is Water Sitting At The Bottom Of Washer
Owning the washing machine makes the laundry easy. Still, it also causes issues in the long run. Water sitting at…
Hamilton Beach Brewstation Troubleshooting
Hamilon beach brew station is a worthy investment to sip homemade coffee frequently without spending dollars on cafes. Like any…
10 Reasons Why There Is Water Sitting At The Bottom Of The Dishwasher
It is daunting to see the pool of water accumulated at the bottom of the dishwasher. But worry not! You…
Can You Put An Air Conditioner In An Awning Window? (+Best Picks)
Summer is around the corner. You will be preparing your home to escape the scorching sun. If you are wondering…