When you look at a globe, you see horizontal and vertical lines crisscrossing the entire sphere. Those are latitude and longitude lines and they have helped us explore the Earth over the last 500 years. In this video, you’ll learn how to find your own latitude and longitude at home without using Google. Cool!
Home security tip: How to monitor gun safes, medicine cabinets, workshops and more
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Smart home products aren’t new to the market, but they are becoming more affordable to make your daily life safer and easier.
If you’re new to the smart home game, start with a must for keeping your home protected 24/7. Our sponsor, SimpliSafe. Those old-school security companies that send a pushy salesperson to your door with a three-year contract and installers are so 20 years ago.
It’s easy to choose your system online and set it up yourself in under an hour. But what should you make sure to add to your cart? We’ll show you five sensors you need to protect your home from intruders, fires, water damage and more.
Once you’re ready to start shopping, head to SimpliSafeKim.com to get a free HD security camera, free shipping and a 60-day money-back guarantee.
1. Entry sensor on a medicine cabinet
Entry sensors are a no-brainer on doors and windows, but what about other places you don’t want anyone else accessing?
Kim once had an incident where someone working in her home took medication from her mother’s medicine cabinet without her knowledge. That’s why she added a SimpliSafe sensor, so she never has to worry about someone snooping and stealing again.
You or someone you live with is likely to be prescribed a controlled medication at some point. Simply placing a sensor on the door to your medication cabinet will allow you to get alerts sent to your phone whenever the cabinet is opened.
2. Water sensor
What’s the worst feeling in the world? Getting a call that your home flooded, or even worse, returning after hours of water pouring into your home.
What if day or night, home or away, you could be alerted immediately if water started accumulating where it shouldn’t? With a water sensor, you can do just that. The sensor will send off an alert whenever it comes into contact with water, allowing you to respond quickly and avoid extensive, costly damage.
3. Entry sensors on safes and weapon cabinets
Smart home tech is on sale! 15 gadgets for you or anyone on your list
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Take advantage of this year’s holiday sales and upgrade your home. Smart gadget prices are dropping, so why not invest in your house?
Start with something simple and easy to handle, like smart bulbs. Or upgrade your older tech by purchasing a smart thermostat.
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Buying guide: How to choose an Amazon Echo for your home
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The holidays are just around the bend. Are you ready? Finding the best gifts takes time, energy, and research, which is why we’re here to remind you to get the ball rolling early.
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Police can access your home cams anytime
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NyQuil chicken TikTok trend, Windows 11 update, elder fraud report
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This robot will change construction forever
How would you like to have more robots in your home? Listen to this one-minute podcast for the juicy details about a new robot that may design your next house.
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Compact and colorful headphone stands for your desk
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Ever roll over a headphone wire or completely forget where you put them, only to step on them or damage them later? Headphone stands are necessary for any desk and don’t have to be boring. These bright and colorful stands protect your headphones, serve as chargers and brighten your workspace. Check out our favorite inexpensive, multifunctional headphone stands.
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