How to prepare yourself and your home for a power outage

Weather events, like high winds, can cause public safety power outages in Northern Colorado. Larimer County has tips to ...

Should You Buy a Smart Plug?

Smart plugs can add controls to any outlet, but they aren’t perfect for everything. Here’s our guide to using one and which ...

These unassuming devices promised to lower my electricity bills - only this one was legit

Scam "power saving" devices are rampant online. These devices plug into an outlet and promise to "improve the use of energy," "extend the life of electrical equipment," and even "avoid illegal ...

Do-it-yourself ammonia production: Renewable-powered system uses calcium to reduce emissions and scale for farmers

The last time you scrubbed a streaky window or polished a porcelain appliance, you probably used a chemical called ammonia.
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How to DIY Cat-Eye Nails, According to an Expert Manicurist

While a true cat-eye manicure requires gel polish and UV light to cure the design, there are plenty of traditional nail ...

I used 8 HDMI tricks to get the best performance from my TV - and most are free

If your devices only support up to 4K at 60Hz, a "premium high-speed" HDMI cable (18Gbps, HDMI 2.0) is perfectly fine. Again, just avoid really old or thin cables. Early HDMI cables (HDMI 1.4 or older ...