The 4 Keys to Illuminate Your Patio or Garden on Summer Nights

If you want to get the most out of your home, ensure proper visibility, avoid accidents and drive away intrusions, follow these basic tips and spend a great summer in your garden.

General installation

If you want to highlight your garden as it deserves to reinforce the security of your home, consider installing cheap garden lights with high power lamps. Yes, arm them with LED lamps to reduce their consumption to the maximum without sacrificing optimal lighting.

With the right lighting elements, you can create environments to be, signal paths and trails, avoid trips ... invest in safety and well-being!

Corridors and passage areas

The paths of your garden are the ideal place to place beacons with garden lights led lights. The result is aesthetically very elegant, and in addition to consuming little, its useful life is much greater than that of a conventional bulb.

If you do not have electrical pre-installation, you can place garden solar lights, comfortable and profitable: they are charged during the day, they turn on automatically at night ...

Search and install resistant equipment

Because ... you already know the IP Code, right? And if not, record it well in your memory, because it is the international standard that defines the degree of protection of an electrical or electronic equipment, against aggressive and dangerous agents income rain, moisture or dust.

It is essential to check the IP of the outdoor equipment you buy: lamps, plugs, starting devices or light control and machines, awnings, etc.

According to the data that we gather from our interventions in outdoors, 90% of short circuits and branches in gardens are due to lack of insulation due to a poor choice of materials or excessive degradation of them.

You already know: in your usual store of elements for the garden, always look for the IP number and demand the one that adapts to the conditions you will give in your field.

Security before everything

The summer is the time to dream for thieves who seek easy access to housing that can be empty because of the holiday.

In this post, we told you the 10 great tricks to avoid being robbed at home during your travels.

In it, you will see that energy can be your great ally if you install, for example, motion sensors that illuminate the garden in the presence of anyone.

Of course, remember that this installation must have an additional electrical panel, with its own differentials and circuit breakers, supervised by qualified professional electricians.

Xiaomi - The Power of Hot Water

Xiaomi, intelligent electric kettle, a typical elegant traditional design. The body of the shell of a milky white plastic.

For the case of the unit, stainless steel is used, corresponding GB9684 standard. This material has no smell, does not alter the taste of the water heated from its surface easily removes slag.

Xiaomi Electric Kettle has a volume of 1.5 liters. This is enough to provide a family of three tea.

The heating element of power 1800 watts heats the water in the boiling apparatus for 5 minutes.

The silent mode indicates a uniform distribution of energy under the lower plate.

Xiaomi Electric Water Kettle is equipped with a handle in which the touch buttons are represented. They can be used to activate and stop water mode heating or run the support at a predetermined temperature. The designation of the third button - a mechanical opening of a cover of the tank.

The shape of the intelligent peak device of the Xiaomi kettle allows you to gently pour the boiling water. The heating element, the developers have placed in the bottom of the boiler. This is the traditional solution for this type of device. Special attention is paid to the developers detail the boiler that is in direct contact with the water. Xiaomi kettle complies to health standards because it is equipped with an interior surface, a handle and a lid, all of which is made of health materials and it has a sensor temperature measurement device which is made of special standard stainless steel. Such a metal is used in medicine and the food industry.

The main advantages that have Xiaomi model (smart kettle) - Safety specifications. Traditionally, models have child protection. The kettle is protected against short circuits.

Xiaomi electric kettle has a description of the functions of which is presented in the attached instructions. It is equipped with a convenient way to control the temperature. This device works through Bluetooth.

The acquisition of the news that the company Xiaomi - a continuation of the construction of smart homes. Without leaving a warm bed in the morning, you can activate a smart teapot with the smartphone screen.

How to Build Your Greenhouse?

With a greenhouse, we can grow without having to wait for the planting season. You can make this type of structures in many ways and the materials we can use are very diverse, from a piece of clear plastic to plastic bottles also, wood, glass (using, for example, old windows) and even boxes of CDs. Here we are going to give you just a few guidelines because everyone has their own tastes, so let your imagination fly and build your own personalized greenhouse!

We must bear in mind that, if we do it with plastic, it must have certain openings to ventilate the cabin and watch out! The plastic should not touch the plant because it could burn it or rot it. With regard to light, when the days are shorter (autumn and winter) we must provide on our own that light that is missing from the plant and we have to do it with 12W led grow lamp. When the plant begins to bloom you have to stop giving it this extra light.

The size

The structure of our greenhouse has to have a minimum height of half a meter, but it is better to have a few centimeters more, especially if the size of the plant we have chosen to grow exceeds one meter in height. The width will vary from the space we have and the number of seeds we want to grow.

To control the interior temperature of the greenhouse, good ventilation must be carried out. For this, one of the solutions is to make some windows in the upper part so that when they are open they allow to expel the hot air that, being lighter than the cold, weighs less and rises. In order for this system to work, windows must also be made in the lower part to allow fresh air from outside.

If we want to raise the temperature inside the greenhouse, and this is outside at ground level, we can make a hole of approximately half a meter in depth since the temperature of the deepest layers of the earth is hotter. To increase the temperature you can also choose to fill that manure hole since this component is a good heat generator due to the combustion process that it performs. It is advised that the temperature does not fall below 18ºC.

Another aspect to take into account is the humidity of the greenhouse. If we want to increase humidity we can place containers with water inside it, however, if we want to reduce it, we must ventilate the interior well. It is advisable to keep humidity between 60 and 70 percent.

Without complications

For those who are not very handy but want to have their own greenhouse, they will always have the possibility of obtaining an installation of this type at a very affordable price.

One last question, but not leaving it to the end is less important: do not put the greenhouse in sight, many crops are lost because they are not very discreet and there is a lot of 'friend of the outsiders'. 

How to Grow Carnations in a Greenhouse?

Carnations are very beautiful plants because of their color. Also, to the delight of many gardening enthusiasts, the cultivation of carnations in the greenhouse is relatively simple. However, as not all of us know how to do it properly, and for this reason, we bring you how to grow carnations in the greenhouse, with all the necessary recommendations.

How to plant carnations

The earth to plant the carnations is a rich but calcareous land and above all very loose, it can have peat or be a little sandy. The soil must be fertilized each time the winter ends and the spring begins with some special organic fertilizer high in potassium.

To grow carnations in greenhouses, we can buy cuttings in nurseries, at very good prices. But we can also cut ourselves from the plant if we have one. We have to verify that they are not dry and do not have leaves on the stem, so roots can come out; to have them we can tear them or cut them with the garden scissors that our garden supplies kit has.

If the cuttings that we buy in the nursery do not have raicitas, we can leave them submerged in water, this will cause some bubbles to start coming out, not many, or leave them in a pot with homemade compost and humid for a while until they come out a few roots and you can move to the pots or seedlings.

Then, we put one or two cuttings in the nurseries or small pots with earth or wet grit. The important thing is that it is moist without being too much water and that it is sufficiently porous so that the roots grow freely.

Greenhouse temperature

We have to ensure that the greenhouse temperature does not fall below 16 ° C (61 ° F) when night falls. If we can not maintain the temperature in this way, at least we will have to try to heat the greenhouse and keep it at approximately 5 ° C (40 ° F).

In this way, we can prevent them from freezing and we can keep the flowers longer. The carnations are plants that require sunlight to be healthy and big, so it is better to leave them in a place the greenhouse to that of sunlight for many hours if possible or prepare growing lamps.

Care of cuttings

We should not water our carnations too much during the winter because they do not need so much water. Of course, in spring we must be careful not to lack water; A good way to know if they need water is if the soil is very dry or some leaves are withered.

The carnations in greenhouses need support or Wands plants so they can grow strong. The time to transplant is in the fall, this time is appropriate for both heat and humidity. If we want to reproduce them, the best time is spring if our plants are annual, but if they are cuttings then it can be in summer.

How to Heat the House in Winter?

Winter is the normal thing in this season is that it is cold, that we take refuge at home and if we are lucky to see how it is snowing outside.

Frosty or not, we all need to know how to keep the house warm in winter. Write down these tricks to isolate your home from the cold and save on heating.

Where does the heat escape?

Having good insulation in our home is essential to not lose the heat we are generating with heating. The doors and the windows are the big enemies in this case.

To isolate the doors, especially the exterior ones, we can insulate the edges with leather strips and the lower part of a system that avoids the passage of air.

In the case of the windows, we will observe if these allow the passage of the air being closed. If so, we will repair leaks using silicone, putty or weather stripping at the edges.

If you plan to change windows, choose those that have double glazing with reinforced thermal insulation, as this decreases the heat loss by conduction. Look also at the frame material, PVC is one of the most effective materials to reduce thermal bridges.

Redecorate your home

If you use a curtain for the hot season and a different one for the winter, notice that the latter is as thick as possible and made of an insulating material, such as hemp.

Take advantage of the light of sunny days opening the curtains and blinds but close them when the night falls so you do not lose the heat.

Avoid placing home furniture in front of heaters or radiators. If the sofa is in front of the electric ceramic heater or the radiator, it will absorb all the heat. Or if the radiator or the electric ceramic heater is under a window with curtains the hot air will be trapped between them. Let hot air circulate throughout the house.

In addition, you can also keep the heat inside a room by placing rugs, these will prevent the loss of heat through the floor.

Another trick to keep the house isolated from the cold is to decorate the walls with books. The paper isolates, so move your bookshelves with books to the walls that give out.

Heaters, radiators, and thermostat ready to conserve heat

It is a myth that it is better to have the heating on all day. On the contrary, in order not to waste energy, it is best to have a thermostat so that the temperature does not exceed 21 ºC, considered the ideal temperature.

And we can own an electric ceramic heater which can heat the air in the house. And it is will not produce noise so it can guarantee you a sound sleep every night.

Another way to save energy in winter has to do with the maintenance of the radiators. On the inside, we must make an annual purge and on the outside, they must be clean.

Luggage Covers Keep Your Luggage for a Lifetime

On most occasions there are many challenges you encounter when it comes to keeping luggage for a long period of time. In this case it is very hard to device ways of how to take care of your luggage.

Luggage protection is an essential factor since you shall be able to use the luggage for as long as you may wish. However, there are many things that enhance the effects of luggage to spoil faster. Most of the things that might destroy your luggage durability include: dust, wind, poor management of luggage and other factors. Hence, you do not have to worry since there are improvised ways of protecting your luggage which include the use of denim luggage cover or elastic luggage cover.

#1. Dust proof.

The denim luggage cover is designed to be dust proof. This prevents any dust from getting into your luggage. At the same it is best for the maintenance of the luggage since it remains just as clean as it was bought. It is clear that when luggage is placed at a point there are always dust particles which are likely to settle on the luggage. Thus the dust proof luggage cover is basically meant to prevent any dust particles from contacting the luggage.

#2. High elasticity.

The elastic luggage cover is well made with a constellation of strong fabric which is elastic in nature. The elasticity enables it to stretch to any limits and fit the luggage to all ends.The design is unique to enable maximum protection of the luggage regardless of the size. This protects the luggage from any scratch or objects that might cause tear on the luggage. With this kind of protection the luggage can be able to stay new for as long as you may wish. The elastic nature of the denim luggage cover is meant to give you maximum convenience while carrying your goods.

#3. Easy handling.

The cover is just not meant to protect the luggage only, but also to create room for the best handling of luggage. It is clear that most of the time while carrying luggage you are likely to be prone to certain challenges such as the zip loosening or rather it can even get off. At time the luggage might fall off and open,hence making loose some of your goods. However the elastic cover is meant to enable full coverage of the goods. There are holes which have been placed to enable space for the luggage handles. Hence, with the luggage intact you can easily carry the luggage from one place to another.

In summation the denim luggage cover or elastic luggage cover are the best to use on your luggage. You are likely to have the luggage intact and enjoy their durability for as long as you may wish.

How to Make a Homemade Vegetable Soup?

Home-made vegetable soups is a subject so vast and greedy that it deserved I give him a nice place on this blog. In the following, I will tell you how to cook vegetable soup in detail.

How to make a homemade vegetable soup?

A vegetable soup is very easy to do. Xiaomi Stainless Steel Pot is recommended, and to mix the soup in a mixer, a vegetable pass or a blender will do. But you can also equip yourself and opt for greater ease with the acquisition of a self-cooking, cooking robot type heating blender (who cooks and mixes the soup alone )

What to put in a vegetable soup?

A vegetable soup can be improvised without worries and can marry the vegetables that we have in his pantry. Here is my method, it is a base that can be done with any vegetables, we can add pumpkin, cabbage and replace one vegetable with another depending on the season.

Cut a peeled onion into 4 pieces with the vegetable cutter and fry them in the Xiaomi stainless steel pot, with a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil (this step is optional, but I think it makes the soup taste good).

Add the peeled vegetables, washed and cut into pieces with the vegetable cutter. ( At my place it often comes down to leeks, 2 or 3 carrots, 1 or 2 turnips and 1 potato)

Season (salt & pepper, even spices like cumin, oregano etc.)

Cover with water and cook for 20 to 30 minutes, taking care to cover the Xiaomi stainless pot.

Pass the soup to the mixer (manual, otherwise called "vegetable pass" or electric ) and it is ready to serve.

With what to accompany the soup?

As a single dish, we add bread to the soup with buttered bread or cheese, or crackers or bread. Otherwise, there is also the omelet or salt pie solution.

How to desalt a salty soup?

The ideal is not to salt the soup for cooking and to adjust the seasoning on the plate. That said, if it's too late and you've spilled the salt shaker into the Xiaomi non-coating pot, do not panic.

Peel and add two medium potatoes and dip them in your soup, it will absorb without worry the excess of salt (you will be able to recover the potatoes once cooked to slip them in a salad of cold vegetables)

How to preserve the vegetable soup?

Sterilize the vegetable soup

My grandmother filled jars and sterilized her. Practice it replaced the bricks of commercial vegetables! The advantage is that at the time of eating there is only to warm the contents of the Xiaomi non-coating pot.

Freeze the vegetable soup

Two options are available to you, you can freeze the soup either in plastic bags provided for this purpose, either in sealed boxes or still or glass bottles. It will take suddenly, anticipate a little-defrosting step that may take a little time depending on the method used (microwave or pan over low heat)

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum 2: Cleaner, Faster and "Smarter"

The vacuum robots have become one of those silent revolutions in our day to day, and many manufacturers have launched to try to conquer part of that juicy cake. Among the highlights is why not Xiaomi, who today has renewed its catalog in this segment.

It does with the Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum 2, a model that improves the performance of the first of these robots of Xiaomi, and that stands out for several new features. For example, the inclusion of a mop that yes, significantly increases the product.

Look, mom, now with mop

The new model of the Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaner has a small water tank for this cleaning function after vacuuming in which the microfiber mop can work between 45 and 60 minutes.

This model inherits the virtues of its predecessor, as it happens with the function that creates a virtual plane of our house so that its operation is optimal in subsequent passes when cleaning the house as efficiently as possible. The control through the mobile application is still another of the strengths of a robot vacuum cleaner increasingly "smart" (or rather, increasingly connected).

In addition to the function of mopa we have a greater capacity of suction (2,000 Pa compared to 1,800 of its predecessor) although the capacity of the battery remains in two and a half hours of use, which according to the makers of the brand means having the ability to clean a man footprint of 250 square meters .

It is also more powerful when it comes to overcoming obstacles because Xiaomi robot vacuum is capable of "climbing" steps of two centimeters typical of carpets (before it only reached 1 cm) and a less noisy suction mechanism. Precisely for carpet cleaning a high-pressure mode is applied automatically, and its dust filter can be washed and reused for 12 months.

Price and availability of the Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum 2

The new model is, yes, somewhat more expensive than its predecessor, because its official price is 2,499 RMB, which in exchange represent some 316 euros (1699 RMB or 215 euros in the first version).

Vacuum Cleaner Maintenance

The maintenance of the components of the vacuum cleaner is essential to prolong the life and efficiency of the device.

Disassembling and cleaning must be done without tension.

Each of vacuum cleaner parts is particular. The device manual can tell you exactly what to do.

Vacuum maintenance

The filters must be regularly maintained. Indeed, if too much dust is retained in the filter, it may clog and the performance of the device will feel.

The maintenance of vacuum filters with bag :

Sack vacuum cleaners contain a motor filter that prevents dust particles from reaching and damaging it.

This filter is not washable and must be changed every five bags.

Maintenance of bagless vacuum filters:

The air outlet filter must be serviced at least once a year.

Washable filters disassemble and wash with warm water and dry in the open air.

Non-washable filters must be replaced.

The motor filter is rarely replaced, at least once a year.

The dustbin filter should be cleaned when it is visibly dirty.

Namely: some devices are equipped with an automatic filter cleaning system. Before handling the filters, refer to the instructions for use. Washable HEPA filters are blue, non-washable HEPA filters are green.

Maintenance of vacuum bags

To maintain dust bags, simply change them or wash (if possible) regularly:

It is advisable to wash or change your bag to three-quarters full to maintain a constant power output.

Some compatible bags and universal bags can be reused. To avoid being invaded by a cloud of dust at the time of emptying, it is best to perform this operation on a balcony or garden.

Some vacuums are equipped with a filter fill indicator. This light is used to avoid opening the tank of the device unnecessarily and let particles of dust escape into the atmosphere.

Namely: a dust bag is never replaced by a plastic bag. Using a non-compatible bag can cause severe engine damage.

Maintenance of the dust collector filter of the vacuum cleaner

In a bagless vacuum cleaner, the dust collector filter should be emptied and cleaned every six months. It is important to completely empty the collector and take care to pour the dust in the trash bin. Allergy sufferers, in particular, are exposed during this operation.

Namely: the cyclone dust collector can be dismantled very easily, refer to the instructions of the vacuum cleaner.

Maintenance of the hose, brushes, and tube

The vacuum cleaner parts must be cleaned regularly to avoid any risk of clogging. Before cleaning the hose, brushes, tips, and tubing, remove the components from the power supply.

For component cleaning, refer to the manual of your device.

Review: Bigin BG-QN02 Electric Oscillating Heater

Now that the cold winter season is here, it is imperative that you find ways to keep yourself and your family warm. Thankfully, there are many heaters to choose from. However, with variety comes the challenge of choosing the most suitable heater based on your specific heating needs. If you’re shopping for a portable oscillating heater, then you might want to consider the Bigin BG-QN02 electric oscillating heater. Below is a complete review of the highly innovative electric heater that will certainly serve your heating needs.

The Bigin BG-QN02 electric oscillating heater is one of the most compact portable heaters on the market today. If you would need some help keeping yourself comfortable and warm in the cold winter seasons, then this would be the ideal choice for a heater.

Customize To Your Preferred Comfort

The new portable electric heater features three heat settings (450 Watt low heat/950 watt high heat) and an additional 30 watts setting that produces regular wind in the fan-only mode. The wide-angle oscillation means the heater is capable of providing you just the perfect level of comfort. This essentially means that you can use the Bigin BG-QN02 electric oscillating heater as a portable desk personal fan during the temperate days. You can simply plug in the electric heater to your 220v wall outlet and begin using it.

Heat The Air Surrounding You

The ceramic portable heater produces a gentle heat current that warms the air around you. Whether you prefer to place your Bigin heater underneath desks or on tabletops to warm your frostbitten toes and numb fingers, you can expect it to do a good job by keeping you warm.

Safety First

This highly innovative heater exceeds the industry safety standards considering it is designed to shut off automatically when knocked over accidentally. The electric heater additionally boasts of a highly effective overheat feature that kicks into action when blocked or covered by any foreign objects. So, you will have peace of mind while keeping warm and comfortable without worrying about nasty accidents.

Unmatched Energy Efficiency

With this heater, you can quickly heat up your surroundings in seconds, thanks to the PTC ceramic heating technology that makes this a possibility. This makes the heater ideal for warming up personal spaces like bedrooms, offices, and capers.

When shopping for home appliances that can keep your office or rooms warm during the cold winter season, you need to choose an appliance that will get the job done efficiently. Therefore, you can never go wrong with the Bigin BG-QN02 electric oscillating heater. Order your unit today and enjoy the warmth and a high-level of safety Bigin BG-QN02 electric heater.

What Makes Xiaomi Air Purifier 2 Better than Xiaomi Air Purifier?

What is an air purifier?

As major cities are getting more and more polluted with dusk, chemical or toxic smoke, it is urgent to find out a good way to purify the air surrounding us. And the best option to tackle this issue simply lies in innovative devices called air purifiers. They are very helpful in eliminating pollutants or second-hand smoke from the air and will eventually improve the quality of your life.

What makes Xiami air purifier 2 better than Xiaomi air purifier?

Among various air purifier brands on the market, Xiaomi products are well-known for their reasonable prices and excellent performance, especially the Xiaomi air purifier 2, one of the latest technology on the market. At just $9.9, now you can easily bring more fresh air to you and your family.

Compared to previous gens of Xiaomi air purifier, the most significant change in this device is obviously in its compact design with a lighter and smaller size, meaning less space occupation. Some optimization was performed to the dual-fan design and the motor help the Xiaomi purifier 2 reduce its dimension to nearly 40%. This also allows for energy savings of approximately 58% compared to Gen 1. For this reason, it is a good option for those users living in small flats with purification area from 23 to 42 m2.

Despite the reduction in size the optimization in the motor, the purifying capability of the Xiaomi air purifier 2 is not necessarily lowered. Basically, it is able to reach 97.7% in a one-hour PM 2.5 purification so that it would only take you 10 minutes to finish the process of purifying in a room with 250 ft2 or 23 m² in size. Another impressive feature of this device is that it merely produces noises of 30 dB if you switch over to the sleep mode, which is more than 10% quieter than its precedent version.

Last but not least, the company has added humidity and temperature sensors, which would offer mobile phone view on air quality indoor or changes in weather and help you grasp the ultimate comfort of the environment in your house. Along with other smart features, this advanced device may learn your habit and then automatically adjust to make you feel more comfortable.

Final thoughts

To sum up, if you have a tight budget and want to purchase an air purifier with high performance, then it is highly recommended to go for the Xiaomi smart air purifier 2. With all of the features mentioned above, we believe that it will make your life quality better.