Author: Chris Heider

Why Upgrade your Surveillance System?

In 2012, I described my purchase of my first surveillance system as a “one-time investment”. I was, of course, referring to the fact that I wouldn’t have to pay monthly fees to a central...

Focusrite Scarlett Studio

This video is an unbiased review of the Focusrite Scarlett Studio – a professional 2-channel audio recording interface. I use a lot of voiceovers with my videos the Focusrite was a well-deserved upgrade. Product...

Natural Mosquito Repellent

Last month, I hacked my backpack blower into a Mosquito Bazooka to wage war on New Jersey’s “unofficial state bird”. In this follow-up episode, I use my mosquito bazooka to apply a natural mosquito repellent that...

Build a Mosquito Bazooka

Watch as I hack my backpack blower into a BAZOOKA to wage war on New Jersey’s unofficial state bird, the mosquito. Professional mosquito services cost about $75 per application. A dedicated mosquito blower costs...

How to Replace a Garage Door Torsion Spring

My buddy, Ed, had a garage door spring break after 20 years and he was initially intimidated by people telling him how dangerous they are to replace, and that he should call a professional. But...

Moen Kitchen Faucet Repair for FREE

Repair, don’t replace! This video explains how to repair a leaking Moen kitchen faucet for FREE! You can get the part free from Moen under their lifetime warranty, and you can easily replace it...

Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller

  I recently upgraded my sprinkler controller to the Rachio 3rd Generation. If you have an automatic sprinkler system, read on. If you don’t have a sprinkler system, but aspire to have one some...

IKEA Hack Platform Bed

Viral Bed Turns One

By REBECCA ALLEN, Press Writer Mon Jul 4, 6:31 AM ET FREEHOLD, NJ — A year ago, while the rest of America celebrated Independence Day 2015 with hot dogs, beer and fireworks, Chris Heider was creating his...

Broken Ice Maker Valve

How to Replace a Broken Ice Maker Valve

How to Replace a Broken Ice Maker Valve What do you do when the handle breaks on the little saddle valve that shuts off the water to your ice maker? My buddy, Ray, couldn’t...