Christopher G Mendla
Is my room humidifier making me sick?
The answer to the question “is my room humidifier making me sick?” could very well be a resounding “Yes”. During the winter many homes need additional humidity, especially homes with forced air heat. Ultrasonic and steam humidifiers are a popular way to increase humidity. However, even with careful cleaning, they can harbor algae, slime and bacteria.
Continue readingWebcams in and around Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is an incredible and beautiful work of nature.
Continue readingUsing a remote meat thermometer to measure HVAC duct temperature.
I needed to get an accurate reading of the air temperature in my ducts when the furnace was running and during the cool down process.
Continue reading22 Foot Brass Model of the Battleship New Jersey.
We stopped at the Farley Plaza on the Atlantic City Expressway on New Years Day 2020. This 22 Foot long brass model of the battleship New Jersey was in the lobby.
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“Harmless” Coconut Water, Really??
I saw cases of “Harmless Coconut Water” stacked up for sale in Costco. That just raises all kinds of questions.
Continue readingAdding insulation to existing forced hot air ducts.
Adding insulation to existing uninsulated forced hot air ducts can significantly reduce your heating costs and extend the life of your HVAC system.
Continue readingThe importance of insulating furnace ducts.
If you have an older home with forced hot air heat and uninsulated ducting, you may be wasting a lot of money on heating
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Monitor a wood stove in another room with a remote thermometer
My wood stove is in the basement and my office is in the breezeway. I found an easy way to keep tabs of the state of the fire.
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Deadly garage door springs
Garage door extension springs can be deadly if they do not have a safety cable. They are under extreme tension.
Continue readingWebcams in New Orleans Louisiana
Links to webcams in New Orleans Louisiana. Watch the Mardi Gras.
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