Doorbells have come a long way from the original pulley-and-bell systems of the olden days. Electrically-powered doorbells have been commonplace in most homes now for some time. For a long time, your ...

Technology offers a modern approach to resolving life's classic rituals, and to be honest it makes life simpler. Emails have replaced snail mail, texts have replaced talking, and, oddly enough, social ...

Push-button start may be common today, but it wasn't always the dominant way to crank an engine. Push-button start systems and ignition key systems activate the same process in different ways. Do you ...

Jacket on, boots laced, and gloves ready, you are about to jump on your ATV for another adventure. There is only one problem; you just can't seem to find your keys! You have searched around the house ...

In today’s modern automotive landscape, push-button start car s have become a popular feature, signaling a shift away from traditional keys. But is switching to a push-button start car the right move ...

This is an improved version of Anthony Smith’s designs for a latch on/latch off switch (see the whole series below). The new design switches a 120VAC load, and includes several much-needed details on ...