The Western Digital WD TV HD Media Player is a great device that allows you to play contents from your computer on your television.
The product is basically an interface for your media.
It does not contain storage but has 2 USB ports that can connect to an external hard drive, USB Stick drive or any device like a card reader that can connect through USB.
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Changing the oil in your car will increase its life and provide better overall performance.
Doing the job yourself has a few benefits not only will you save money but you can often purchase better products for less then parts and labor at your local shop.
Many high volume shops will use generic filters and oil or they will order lower grade products that save the company a few …
Whether you are doing a touch-up or a full paint job following the correct methods of mixing your paint will provide accurate repeatable results and a finish you can be proud of.
The main difference between professional paints and the type you get out of a spraycan or touch-up bottle is that it needs to be mixed.
Each paint type and manufacturer selection will have different requirements so it is very important that you get specific …
Whether its while driving to work everyday or while on vacation there are times when having access to AC voltage can be a life saver or more then just a convenience.
Depending on how far you are willing to go you can install an inverter that can power just about any ac device you can think of. There are limits though and tradeoffs for instance you might notice that many refrigerated vehicles like ice cream …
We have been seeing a number of these micro sized mini fridges that hold a few drinks and snacks so you don’t have to run to the kitchen for breaks.
Now everyone has probably seen a small dorm type fridge they even put them in some hotel rooms but these smaller fridges are really only big enough to hold a six pack or a sandwich.
Whats good about them is they can be used during the …
YouRepair has been reading a lot of info about Earth Day and much of it is removed from our own families and homes. Many of the ideas are great and if you have the resources and time to do it then you will be helping but others are pretty useless.
So far we have seen suggestions of adopting turtles or other wildlife (this is fine but how much really ends up helping them). We have …
The easiest way to install a refrigerator is to have the company that delivers it do it for free.
Honestly this is a service that comes with most new refrigerators and you shouldn’t overlook it especially if they are willing to do it for free however often they will charge you labor for a job anyone can do in just a few minutes.
There are only a few things that you need to do once you …
Depending on your location and time of year a variety of birds will fill your garden. Watching them is both fun and interesting and to attract special types you can use a variety of different specialty feeders and food mixes.
Most feeders that hold seed can be used to distribute a number of different food types. Although most birds will eat any feed that you put out for them.
You should also remember that Bird feeders …
Painting your rooms a different color is hard work but once you have the walls completed a bad job on your trim will make all your work look unprofessional.
There are two main ways to handle the painting of moldings, trim, windows and other items.
Paint Before Applying
If you are installing new moldings you can apply the paint before you attach them to your walls and then do light touchups over the nail holes. This is …
A few years ago we took notice of prefabricated home builders and one of the strangest has to be Tumbleweed Tiny House Company.
Tumbleweed sells shed sized homes most only offering about 300 square feet of space. You do the math thats 18×18 feet square. Just a little larger then a large garden shed and smaller then the average garage.
The Idea behind the company was to build homes with as little impact on the environment …
For most of us after about 10 years even with proper maintenance our kitchen cabinets will need refinishing, repair or replacement. Years of abuse from kids and animals and just general use will lead to breakdown of finishes and hardware line hinges and knobs.
If you have been very gentle with your cabinetry you may only need to prep them with steel wool or a light sanding and then spot stain and polyurethane to restore …
If you own your car for more then a few years and that includes most of us then you will endup needing to replace your cars tires.
Most States require replacement if your tire tread reached 2/32″ of an inch.
If you live in an area that sees lots of rain you should at least double that to 4/32″ and if you are in a snow area 6/32″ of an inch should be your limit.
Most Tires …