{"id":4020,"date":"2014-02-28T11:00:30","date_gmt":"2014-02-28T16:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=4020"},"modified":"2016-01-25T10:44:36","modified_gmt":"2016-01-25T15:44:36","slug":"housebound-again-use-the-time-to-tackle-a-1-hour-diy-home-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/housebound-again-use-the-time-to-tackle-a-1-hour-diy-home-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Housebound Again? Use the Time to Tackle a 1-Hour DIY Home Project"},"content":{"rendered":"

If another storm has you cooped up in the house again, why not make good use of the time and tackle one of these easy DIY home projects?\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Rather than spending the day thinking about what didn\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t get done at work today, channel your productivity into installing one or more of these innovative DIY products<\/a> to make your home a safer, easier place to live in.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Best of all, each one of these DIY projects is very affordable and can be installed in less than an hour using just a few tools or supplies.\"DIY<\/a><\/p>\n

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Product: \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/b><\/span>FloodSafe\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00ae Braided Stainless Steel Washing Machine Connectors<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/h5>\n


\n<\/a><\/b>What it Does:<\/span>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Prevents a catastrophic flood in your laundry area<\/b> by turning off the water supply to your washing machine if an excess flow of water is sensed.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Has no mechanical moving parts and needs no power source.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Can be used on dishwashers and other appliances.<\/b><\/p>\n

Installation Time:<\/span>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 <\/b>About 10 minutes.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 No tube cutting or soldering required.<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/span>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 <\/b>Less than $25 for a pair.<\/p>\n

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Product:<\/span>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 <\/b>Park Right Garage Laser Park<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/h5>\n

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What it Does:<\/b><\/span>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Protects your car and garage walls<\/b> by guiding drivers safely into the garage.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Shines a bright red laser beam onto the car\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s hood and dashboard to tell drivers when the car is positioned correctly in its parking spot.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Great for tight garages and new drivers.<\/p>\n

Installation Time:<\/b><\/span>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 About 10 minutes.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Attaches to ceiling with hook-&-loop tape or screws (included). \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Plugs into any AC outlet.<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/span>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 <\/b>Less than $30 for single beam (one car) setup.<\/p>\n

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Product:<\/span>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 <\/b>LintGard Dryer Safety Monitor<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/h5>\n

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What it Does:<\/span>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Prevents unexpected dryer fires<\/b> by warning when there\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s a build up of lint in the dryer vent which can catch fire, telling you it\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s time to clean your dryer vent hose<\/a>. *\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Saves money on electric bills too, since clothes take longer to dry when there\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s an accumulation of lint in the vent hose. <\/b><\/p>\n

Installation Time:<\/b><\/span>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Less than 1 hour.<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/b><\/span>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Under $20.<\/p>\n

* Also get a <\/i>Linteater Dryer Vent Cleaning System<\/i><\/b><\/a> <\/i><\/b>for easy DIY vent cleaning.<\/i><\/p>\n

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Product:<\/b><\/span> Burglar Stopper Wire-Free Home Protection System by STI<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/i><\/b><\/h5>\n

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What it Does:<\/span> \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Provides affordable protection against home invasions <\/b>by monitoring windows and doors in eight zones.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Window and motion sensors are all wireless, making setup simple with no hardwires or mess.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Accepts an unlimited number of add-on sensors<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Installation Time:<\/b><\/span>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Less than an hour.<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/b><\/span>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Under $120 for starter kit.<\/p>\n

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\"Power<\/a>Product:<\/b><\/span>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Power Failure \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\/ Failed Circuit Alarm<\/em><\/a><\/h5>\n

What it Does:<\/b><\/span>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Protects the contents of food<\/b>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0in your basement or garage refrigerator or freezer by alerting you if the power goes out or a circuit trips.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Alarm sounds a loud buzzer 85 to 90 dB buzzer with blinking lights.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Can be used on any 110 V outlet and with other types of appliances like heaters and pumps.<\/p>\n

Installation Time:<\/span>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/b>Minutes!\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Just plug it in.<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/b><\/span>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 About $45.<\/p>\n

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Other Great DIY Projects to Fill Downtime<\/em><\/h2>\n

Do find yourself with more downtime to fill?\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Here are a few other popular DIY home projects you can accomplish in less than an hour\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s time:<\/p>\n