The best whole house surge protector I found was only after a storm caused a lot of damage. My landscape lights in the backyard and my automatic sprinkler system stopped working. The storm damaged one of the transformers for my LED landscape lights which cost $75. I had to go run out to buy my fourth sprinkler controller and my second in just one year at a wholesale cost of … [Read more...] about Best Whole House Surge Protector
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Best LED 12V Landscape Lights
The best LED landscape lights provide light more beautiful than traditional 12V lighting and are so energy efficient that you won't even notice the electricity usage on your electric bill! The lights at the front of my house are all 3W 12V LED bullet lights by Aquascape The Best LED Landscape Lights Depending upon the amount of light needed and your budget, the best LED … [Read more...] about Best LED 12V Landscape Lights
Best Programmable Thermostats
Nest thermostat The Nest is a really cool thermostat designed by Tony Fadell, Apple's former Senior Vice President of the iPod Division, that is not only a programmable thermostat but a smart computerized thermostat. The Nest thermostat has high tech looks, aesthetic, and architecturally good looks. Functionally, it's also very high-tech. The Nest thermostat can be … [Read more...] about Best Programmable Thermostats
Wrought Iron Doors, Railings & Gates as Art
Looking for a custom wrought iron gate, railing, or maybe a front door to be the focal point of your house? This isn't the best wrought iron, it's wrought iron art. Fabian Parejas, owner of The Forger of NY is a blacksmith artist creating decorative and sculptural ironwork and of course, wrought iron gates and railings for outdoor stairs, indoor stairs, and balconies. I … [Read more...] about Wrought Iron Doors, Railings & Gates as Art
Asko Dishwashers, Washers & Dryers -update
After I wrote my last post about my experience with my Asko dishwasher, I was immediately contacted by Brittany Musacchio who wrote: Phil - I ran across your post regarding ASKO dishwashers. Can you please tell me what model you are having this issue with, as well as the year installed. I would like to help change your perception of ASKO customer service. Brittany ASKO … [Read more...] about Asko Dishwashers, Washers & Dryers -update