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If you are having trouble with getting your dash cam from falling off your windshield like me, then you’re probably wondering what you can do to make it stay up there more permanently. The answer is to apply an adhesive; the best way to do it is to get a VHB tape. VHB (a.k.a. Very High Bond) tape is a very strong double-sided tape, that will help keep your suction cup stuck to your windshield while holding up the weight of you dash more than adequately. You’ll typically find 3M VHB Tape as the VHB tape is proprietary to 3M.

I tested several methods out to see what would be most effective at keeping birds from pooping on the side mirrors of a car. These methods also deter birds from pecking at and attacking your side mirrors as well. These are all pretty easy methods to employ, but you’ll have to consider the steps required every time you park your vehicle somewhere. Here are the methods I tested and my results from testing each one.

If you want an easy installation and want to avoid issues with safety with a window air conditioner unit, another convenient option may be to use a portable air conditioner and punch a hole through your wall for the vent hose. Just like the window air conditioner, a portable unit will likely not have ability to fully cool down your garage space, but it can certainly keep a small section of your garage cool and at least bring the temperature down a bit overall.

This deadbolt lock is called the U-Bolt Pro WiFi Smart Deadbolt. It can connect to your home’s WiFi and to an app on your smartphone, allowing you to remotely lock and unlock your door, as well as configure various settings and users on the device. You can even set up your fingerprint (or other family members’ or guests’ fingerprints) to unlock as well.

Sometimes, the battery has drained down so low that you are in the single-digit voltage, or even 0 Volts. In times like these, a jump start will not be sufficient to start your car. This is because portable jump starters will have a built-in safety that won’t enable the jump starter if it doesn’t sense enough voltage on the battery that it’s connected to. Using a trickle charger also will not likely work because trickle chargers work only if your car’s battery still has sufficient voltage to start out with.

One of the biggest improvements to my garage during my renovation has been upgrading the standard ceiling-mounted, belt-driven garage door opener to a wall-mounted one that has smart capabilities. I purchased the Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener while it was on sale (around $425) when it typically sells for about $500 regular price. This unit mounts to the wall right by the garage door and drives the garage door using its internally driven shaft, eliminating the need for the bulky ceiling-mounted garage door opener and track.

One of the biggest investments in my garage is the purchase of a garage cabinet system. While I was shopping for a cabinet system, I knew that I wanted a more budget-friendly option as I usually try to find the best bang-for-the-buck type of deals. This led me to one of two options, either the Husky Garage Storage System from Home Depot, or the New Age Garage Storage System from Costco.