Home automation in Nepal is a relatively new concept and is not as widely adopted as in other countries. However, there are a few companies and service providers in Nepal that offer home automation solutions, such as smart lighting and security systems. These solutions can be controlled through a smartphone app or a web interface, and can often be integrated with other smart devices, such as Amazon Echo or Google…

Have a “no shoes in the house” rule One of the simplest and most effective things you can do is to have a firm “no shoes in the house” policy. In case you hadn’t noticed, the outside world is basically made of dirt, and our shoes track in tons of it—as well as pesticides, ice-melting salt, animal waste, and just about everything else—which promptly gets deposited into the carpet. Having…

There’s no such thing as a free lunch, but there is such thing as a free smart thermostat. Energy companies all over the country are offering rebates to customers that can lower the price of a smart thermostat all the way down to zero, so before you buy an EccoBee on Amazon, check whether you qualify. How to see if you are eligible for a free smart thermostat The easiest, quickest…

Wash your clothes with smell in mind Detergent, fabric softeners, and dryer sheets are all standard, reliable ways to deposit good smells into your clothes, so if those strong fragrances are your thing, don’t skimp on them. You have some additional DIY options, however. Apartment Therapy recommends spritzing lavender water on your clothes before popping them into the wash, or making a homemade citrus oil blend. For the latter, mix a cup of baking soda, a half cup of borax, a…

How to remove Christmas tree sap from various surfaces The sticky sap that oozes out of evergreens can be tough to get out of carpet and upholstery, and off hardwood and other types of flooring. This is one of those tasks you should tackle right away—or better yet, as soon as you notice sap anywhere other than directly on the tree—because the longer it sits, the harder it’ll be to…