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I installed the August lock, and it was pretty simple, but I would consider myself mechanically inclined. There are installation guides here on their website. You could check those out and see if you're comfortable trying it yourself. Also on YouTube... Installing the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock

I did not get the keypad for the August lock. We already have a keypad for the garage door opener, so that's our backup, along with the phone/watch apps.

We have this August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (well, we have the previous generation... they have updated it). It has the features you need. The geofencing auto-unlocks the door when we get home, and works 95% of the time. The rare times it hasn't unlocked- you can ask Siri or use a phone or Apple Watch...

On the topic of racks, I’ll be contrarian… I’m a big advocate of transporting our bikes inside the vehicle. You don’t need a big car. I routinely carry two full-size adult road bikes in my Honda Fit, shown below, with plenty of room for additional stuff. The front wheels are removed for carrying...

It's been several decades ago, but I visited the Hollyhock House in LA, and recommend it if you're in the area. However, the tour website says that they are closed for now.

If you're ever in Chicago, it's worth visiting Wright's home and studio in Oak Park. The neighborhood has several examples of his early work, including the Unity Temple. Also in Chicago, check out the Robie House.

Florida real estate has a lot of appeal to me for retirement living. I really like the typical Florida property - a one-story ranch, two car garage, open plan with indoor/outdoor orientation to the back yard with a pool. This type of house can be found all over Florida at reasonable prices...

A bicycle accident left me unconscious on the side of the road this summer, and caused ongoing balance and coordination issues. (now mostly resolved, thankfully.) This was pre-watch, and fortunately someone found me. So the fall detection feature was the selling point for me to get my Series 4...

Yes. Check the requirements with the manufacturer for any specific appliance, but generally... Induction cooktops require a dedicated, grounded 240-volt circuit protected with a 40- or often a 50-amp breaker.

Induction cooktops work using magnetism. You have to use cookware that will stick to a magnet... no all aluminum pans. It's totally different than a flat electric cooktop. There is no heating element in the stove. Instead, it creates a magnetic field that causes the pan to heat up. Temperature...

+1 I make hard boiled eggs every week. After a lot of experimentation, this 5/5/5 method in the Instant Pot wins. Perfect, easy to peel eggs. I make 8 at a time usually.

I was intrigued and bought an Instant Pot around a year ago. It's been a good purchase... one of those kitchen items that actually gets used, at least several times a week. I make hard boiled eggs in it all the time. Last week, I steamed a spaghetti squash and it came out great. Still experimenting.

I currently have a gas range, but would seriously consider switching to induction for one reason... ease of cleaning. There are a lot of discussions of this topic on the Gardenweb/Houzz forums. Gardenweb Induction vs. Gas

Do you have a front porch or overhang above the door? That would lessen the need for this product. At my house, the front door is flush in the plane of the facade, with no overhang for protection. The door takes a beating from rain and sun, and snow piles up against it in the winter. If your...

I would check if you have a “high loop” in your drain line in the sink cabinet. It should be attached to the underside of the counter. Your installation instructions probably require either a high loop or an air gap. If the drain line is run low to the trap or disposal, you can get some smelly...

Good reminder. I just paid both my state and federal online. I agree that the June 15 deadline is forgettable. So I just looked on the IRS website, and the June 15 payment is for a two-month period only (April and May). The last payment for the year is for a 4-month period (Sept-Dec). So they...

The kit I got includes a inline one-way check valve. The valve keeps the upper tube full of liquid, so it dispenses on the first squirt. Without the valve, the tube tends to drain back down, and you may need to prime the pump more frequently. That said, a lot of people DIY it. Search "soap...

When I remodeled our kitchen, I added this Never-MT kit. It's basically just some tubing with several caps that fit onto a Costco-sized dish soap bottle, which stores under the sink. The bottle of your countertop dispenser is removed, and the tubing connects directly to the dispenser tube. Works...

After installing our wood floors, I added these Nail-On Felt Pads to all our furniture. They've stayed in place for two years so far, and no glue to worry about.

I appreciate all the responses. There's nothing like real-world experience. Spouse and I greatly enjoy vacationing in Puerto Vallarta, and we are somewhat obsessed with the idea of moving to Mexico. I've probably watched hundreds of YouTube videos by expats and realtors, and every episode of...

I normally really hate bagpipes, but this version of The Parting Glass by the High Kings gets me right in the feels. So I choose this.

Some random thoughts, not specific to aging: Besides views, consider the optimum solar orientation of each space. Do you light morning light in the master bedroom, or kitchen? Will your deck/patio be in the sun or shade at the times you're most likely to use them? Will brutal afternoon sun...

From my research, there are quite a few accountants and lawmakers that didn't consider the IRS Guidance from December 2017 to be the final word. (I realize that I'm seeking conformational bias that my prepayment might be deductible.) Some in congress and state legislatures have been pressing...

I completed everything in Turbo Tax in February, but haven't filed yet. I prepaid 2018 property taxes in December, and have been hoping for an unambiguous clarification as to whether they are deductable on my 2017 filing. At this point, I don't think anything further will be coming from the IRS...

The Wrench Thrower is the manager who despite many pleas along the way, won’t pay attention to any details of a project brought to his attention. Then just before the deadline, he reappears to “express his concerns” and request changes hours before the presentation.