Just over a month ago, my daughter and her family moved from Pennsylvania to a black hole, aka the genteel city of Augusta, Georgia. They soon discovered two things: First, that “genteel” is another way of saying “it’s too damn hot to get overly excited about anything.” Second, that cell reception on her T-Mobile iPhone was, putting it charitably, horrible. She likes her phone, and didn’t want to switch to another carrier. She operates her own business, though, and having a reliable phone to communicate with is a must. With little to no available service as the norm, she was ready to make the move to Verizon, which has somewhat more reliable coverage in her area. When the folks at Wilson Electronics offered the opportunity to evaluate their new weBoost Home Complete Cell Phone Signal Booster, she was happy to see if it could boost her out of their cellular black hole. Read More
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Becoming H2O Omniscient – The Flume Water Monitor and Leak Detector
If there’s one thing homeowners know, it’s that water is the enemy. From ice dams to pin-hole pipe leaks, roof leaks to failed angle stops – a little water leak can do a LOT of damage to a home. The ideal of course is to avoid potential water damage by correcting issues before they become a major problem. Unfortunately, proactive measures aren’t always enough to impede the cruel aquatic tricks our homes play on us. When the leak can’t be predicted, the next best bet is to catch a leak before it causes major damage. The search for an easy to install, reliable water leak detector eventually led us to the Flume entire property water monitor, which does a whole lot more than just water leak detection. Before I dive into the Flume water leak detector review, I’ll share a couple painful incidents that could have been mitigated with a Flume water monitor installed. Read More
