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.
Smart Home Devices
Take your home into the future with our DIY smart home device installation and repair tutorials.
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, 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.
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
Is It Safe To Have 2 Power Strips In 1 Outlet?
Power strips can extend the outlet reach and provide extra outlets to plug in multiple appliances in areas with no…
14 Tips To Prevent Plugs From Being Unplugged
When plugs get unplugged while an appliance runs can not only be frustrating but harmful for the appliance. While stable…
How Long Does It Take To Fix A Power Outage?
Power outages can be due to several reasons, and based on the factors, the time taken to fix a power…
Can Extension Cords Get Wet? (Expert’s Advice!)
Extension cords are widely used to connect electric devices to power sources. And also used outdoors to power speakers, lights,…
Is Electrical Tape Waterproof? (Don’t Make This Mistake)
Electrical tapes are widely used for fixing broken wires, insulating cables, and bundling them. Not only this, but also widely…
Can Electrical Tape Catch Fire? (+Mistakes To Avoid)
Electrical tapes are widely used to bundle wires, insulate them, and give extra outer protection. They are used in high-voltage…
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
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…
10 Reasons Why Google Nest Thermostat Is Not Turning On Heat
Smart products like the Google Nest thermostats are becoming increasingly common. But since it is an electronic device, it becomes…
Latest Posts
Is It Safe To Have 2 Power Strips In 1 Outlet?
Power strips can extend the outlet reach and provide extra outlets to plug in multiple appliances in areas with no…
14 Tips To Prevent Plugs From Being Unplugged
When plugs get unplugged while an appliance runs can not only be frustrating but harmful for the appliance. While stable…
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…
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….
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…
10 Reasons Why Google Nest Thermostat Is Not Turning On Heat
Smart products like the Google Nest thermostats are becoming increasingly common. But since it is an electronic device, it becomes…
