All posts by Christopher Simmons

Mobile mechanic can fix my car at my house

Find Your Own Mobile Mechanic

Mobile Mechanics Make House Calls!

Car trouble, but don't have money to burn at a dealership or all day to waste at the repair shop across town? A mobile mechanic who comes to your home might be your best solution! This is the type of home service that can make your life better. So, need new brakes, a bad wheel bearing replaced, or even just a tune up? Turns out you can have these and other types of car repairs done at your own home or office by a mobile mechanic. It can be much more convenient and a whole lot cheaper than other alternatives. 

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iGrill 2, probe thermometer for grilling, smoking

Get the Best Probe Thermometer for Grilling or the Oven

Weber iGrill2 is the Best Probe Thermometer I've Used

It was a long time ago, way before the Weber iGrill2 came along, when I first heard about probe thermometers. It was on Alton Brown's cooking show, "Good Eats", when he recommended probe thermometers. I've been using them ever since, and I've been through lots of them, expensive ones, cheap ones, and even remote control ones. But the best one I've had so far has been and continues to be the iGrill2. I've been personally using it for over a year. It's a great Bluetooth probe thermometer for grilling, smoking, or even roasting or baking in your oven. I use it all the time, and I would buy it again in a heartbeat. 

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Electrocution accidents

Avoid Electrical Code Violations

A while back, I posted about how I vented my microwave through an exterior wall. One of our readers asked whether the way I did it was “up to code”. It was, but I had forgotten to include in my post a photo of the duct work piece that showed that it was. Meeting code for duct work is important, but meeting code for electrical work may be even more important.

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Roomba

Learn to Roomba

I hate vacuuming. So, a couple years ago, I bought a Roomba vacuum cleaner from Costco as a Christmas present to myself.  This robot vacuum has been a huge upgrade for our home. 

I recently bought an iRobot Braava Jet and I love it. My 3 year old calls it the "Robot Mop". I decided to review it here for myHomeUpgrades.com....

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Landscape plan showing Front Yard Landscaping Ideas

Invest in a Landscape Plan

How to Get Great Landscape Design for Less Money

A landscape plan using landscape design focused on your personal home can help make your house look great, and it can be a great investment. Front landscaping just makes you feel good when you come home after a hard day at work. Plus, it can add significant value to your home. Professional landscaping can be expensive, but there is a way you can get the awesome results of professional landscaping without spending a fortune.

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