Gone are the days of investing in a television and expecting it to last 15 to 20 years. Now are the days of cheap, light and SMART. At this point you will be hard pressed to find a TV that isn’t “smart”. What does smart mean and can you get the “smart” part of theContinue reading “2022 TV Buying Guide”
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Fix that WIFI dead spot with powerline adapters!
When you buy something using the retail links on ricmer.com, we may earn a small commission. Ricmer.com does not accept money for editorial gear reviews. This great product from TP-Link can extend your network in your home to dead spots like your patio or garage. The technology behind this powerline adapter has been around forContinue reading “Fix that WIFI dead spot with powerline adapters!”
NEW! Most Popular tech shop!
Check out my new and growing tech suggestions page! I am gathering the most popular items people are looking for, narrowing down all the millions of choices and providing a link directly to amazon. Future updates will include detailed discussions on how each item can help your life in this crazy tech filled world. ContactContinue reading “NEW! Most Popular tech shop!”
Home Media Streaming Devices
Contact me for setup services for your media streaming devices like Roku, Chromecast, Firestick and many more. Along with setup I always provide a learning experience on the proper uses of all these devices. Do you want one of these devices but not sure which one to get? Contact me for purchasing advice for free.Continue reading “Home Media Streaming Devices”
AM radio and Lightning experiment
This past week my daughter and I were traveling in the car and there was a storm rolling through the area. I decided to have her do an experiment with listening to lightning (not thunder). It works better when you are not moving but it can be done while moving in your car. We changedContinue reading “AM radio and Lightning experiment”
Windows Paste and Clipboard
Do you know the shortcut of copy and paste on a windows computer? Check out cntr + c and then cntr + v. This is copying and pasting without right clicking the mouse. Did you know windows 10 and 11 have a clipboard feature? Check out the clipboard feature of your windows computer by holdingContinue reading “Windows Paste and Clipboard”
Personal Drone Class available
Have you wanted to fly or get a drone but you have worries about the laws and crashing your drone? Come out to my class and learn the basics of flying recreationally. Starting at $50 you can feel more comfortable flying your own UAV. Call or text me to setup a class. I am aContinue reading “Personal Drone Class available”
Spring is Here! Almost….
It is important to occasionally take some time to look over your home. Taking a few minutes and checking on a few important parts of your home will give you peace of mind that your home will be safe and last long into the future. When it warms up and the snow is done flyingContinue reading “Spring is Here! Almost….”
Home Energy Loss
This time of year is a great time to look for insulation deficiencies in your home. You can find big heat losses yourself with this tip about your roof. After a snow fall check your roof to see where the snow is melting the fastest. These spots are where heat is escaping your home theContinue reading “Home Energy Loss”
Welcome to My Home inspection site.
I’m Rick Merritts from Altoona, PA and I’m here to provide the best home inspection I can. Your inspection doesn’t end after I leave, I’m available for any questions you may have about your home. I’m very knowledgeable in building sciences with training from International Association of Certified Home Inspectors. I have 12 years experienceContinue reading “Welcome to My Home inspection site.”