Author: Chris Heider

How to Wire an Outlet

In this video, Chris shows 3 different ways to wire an outlet, including the “wrong” way. LINKS TO RELATED PRODUCTS: ➤➤Non-contact voltage tester 👉🏻 http://handydad.tv/ncvt ➤➤Self-adjusting wire stripper 👉🏻 http://handydad.tv/wstr ➤➤Grounding wire connectors 👉🏻...

Don’t Lose Heat During a Power Outage!

Don’t be left without heat during power outages! Chris shows how to adapt your furnace so it is ready to be connected to a battery backup or generator anytime disaster strikes. LINKS TO RELATED...

Infinity Shield Garage Door Sensor

Introducing Infinity Shield Infinity Shield is the most advanced garage door sensor on the market. It uses precision optic sensors creating a field of arrays canvassing the entire garage door opening, preventing accidental damage...

Dimplex Revillusion Review

The Dimplex Revillusion is the most popular traditional fireplace on the market because of its realistic fire and flexible options. It comes in 5 different sizes, with a choice of 2 liners, 3 log...

DIY Electric Fireplace with Built-ins

This video shows how I installed an electric fireplace with built-in display cabinets in my family room in 2023. The total project cost was around $3,500. No products were sponsored for this project, although...

Nocturne Firefly Outdoor Floor Lamp

Nocturne Firefly is a solar-powered, outdoor floor lamp with a built-in bluetooth speaker. It provides 360 degrees of soft white light in three output levels (300/150/50 lumens). The wide base, which must be filled...

Lights out at Insteon

In April 2022, Insteon suddenly, without warning, shut down their servers, sent their employees home, and turned off the lights for the last time. All over the world, Insteon users like me began to...

EV Charging Buyers Guide

EV Charging at Home The Ultimate Convenience The beauty of electricity is its ubiquity. Every home in the modern world is wired with electric power. Even those in extremely remote locations have the ability...

Tesla Home Charging Options

If you found this page because you’re a future Tesla owner, congratulations! I’ve owned a Tesla Model Y Long Range since March, 2020, and I have been extremely pleased with the purchase. The most...