I love this site, and it's fun and I get allot out of it.  I just bought a house and have stuff I want to do to it, small drywall, plumming, concrete stuff.  

Anyhoo, I was wondering if there was an Experts-Exchange like site helping with home projects.

Thanks all.

i have the duty of looking at some of our home users to see if their WiFi is relatively secure.  There is no central office to VPN into but rather we have a completely remote team.

what security parameters should I be looking for?  my guess is making sure that each home user is using a secure connection rather than an open connection.  also that they are using WPA2 security protocol.  since most ISPs have a firewall builtin to their modem I would just need to make sure it’s turned on.  in the event that I need to get a firewall for a user, what should I consider getting in terms of hardware or software?

Is frosted glass same tough to break as a regular glass?
Our regular tinted glass got broken into last night. I wonder if we should just order a frosted glass instead getting same regular tempered glass and then calling another crew to tint it again.

Would a frosted glass be same tempered and tough to break as a regular glass with tint?

ned default password qsee 6channel qqqqqqqqqqt4516 purchased from propertyroom.com 3 days back. picked it and a 4 chnnl along w an 8 chnnl. logged in to 4 and 8 chnnl but not the 16.
Is password same

I got an old heater furnace.  Probably as old as my house.  Which is state "approx 1915" in city hall records.  Wondering if worth repairing or get a new furnace, that will be a pretty pricey project.

I attached a few pictures.  I can fire up the pilot.  However, when switching to the burner the pilot shuts off.  Also notices the pilot flares a lot larger than usual.  I replaced a thermocouple last year.  That didn't help.

Any suggestion or maybe someone knows another 'hvac' specific forum?

Thanks in advance!!
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Due to the fires in CA we are in smoke and keep our windows/doors closed.  Air quality is terrible.
 Wonder if anyone suggest a good air purifier for home/office with approx 1000sq ft space.

Thanks in advance!!

The user is a handyman in a resort town, who services people with summer homes.  This is his worst time of year, since everybody is back in the city.

He would like to offer clients IoT house monitoring, to get some income. I figure that he should have temperature monitors to make sure that pipes don't get too cold, thermostat replacements so that he can know how cold the house is getting, some cameras to check the insides.  

I have installed Nest cameras, thermostats and smoke alarms.

What should I be looking at for homes left unoccupied for winter months with snow and storms?  Are there any products or companies that can be recommended?

Thanks.

Looking for a better security solution for home directory listing buzz in.  
Due to the increase mail package thefts, HOA proposed to completely remove remote buzz in option.  Currently visitors dialing the code downstairs, call comes to resident's cell phone,  and by pushing '9' the door unlocks;  If we remove that option the resident has to go downstairs to open the door to the visitor. Definitely inconvenient option.  But could be safe. Recently we even noticed the food delivery guys stealing packages on the way out.

My idea to improve it is to add a small cam downstairs.  When someone dialing in the call comes to resident's smartphone.  Resident immediately see shows coming in and make a decision to buzz person in or not.   Can this be implemented for a building of 50 units?  

Any ideas appreciated.   Thanks!!

Does anyone know what's the maximum distance (if any) for the key readers in the building?  From the electronic panel to the key reader.  
We use keyfobs for the building.  Sometimes one or two doors key readers (out of 5 total) do not react to the keyfobs.  And that those that farthest away from the electronic panels inside the Telco room.   So my suspicious would be a distance limit but I would be completely wrong.
Any knowledge in this?  Thanks.

Hello all,

I am seeking advice for a home surveillance DVR system but I cannot find a system that meets my requirements.

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Hello all,

My main disappointment comes from the apparent reality that no one seems to offer a hybrid WiFi and Wired DVR box. I don't know why because I can imagine that nearly everyone has an environment where some points allow for wired cameras and other places around their home are more suitable for a WiFi camera.

In my case, the DVR and my outside patio camera allow for an easy wired camera install but nearly every other point (door), kitchen/dining room are more suitable for WiFi.

My requirements are really modest for a home surveillance system.

• DVR box with 1 - 2 TB hard drive for a month or so worth of recording.
• Automatic email notifications when a specific threshold is met.
• Access to live and recorded video via smart phone
• 2 wired cameras, 2 WiFi cameras and expansion to 8 cameras
• Ideally - A peep hole camera for our front door (not sure why this is so difficult to find).

Currently, I have a Lorex surveillance system and I have two WiFi cameras. The WiFi cameras are not integrated with the Lorex, so I have multiple applications and I really want to replace all of this with a single system.

Thank you.

Hello Everyone,

I am looking for options to protect my files and folders on my local laptop.

For example, if  someone stole my computer or hacked into it, I would like to have certain files (my business file that houses information on clients/staff and my financial file) to have a password on them in order to open them.  I know that some apps also hide the file and can’t be opened or seen.

I Want to make sure that I have to put a password in when file needs to be opened and it would be good to be able to have it hidden to anyone that hacks into my computer if that should happen.  

What options do I have please ? what do you recommend ?

important I am running Windows 7. I am looking for a solution for windows 7

Thank you,

I am looking for a lock that runs on batteries and connects to wifi, not Bluetooth for controlled entry access via my smartphone.  It needs to work outside and will be used to control access to a gate.

Assistance is greatly appreciated.

I wonder if this combination using the relay solution is reasonable?

Relay
https://www.amazon.com/Sonoff-Electrical-Household-Appliances-Compatible/dp/B074N22WFT/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1529762119&sr=8-3&keywords=wifi+relay

Battery Powered Lock
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NJJ1MQ/?coliid=I368VDMVGKN4WS&colid=2RFDGRHI1O1GB&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1

How do I rest my passwood if I forgot the one I put in my self