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Trez Blencowe

Tech Made Easy for Retirees – Aging in Place Edition DIY smart home tech for seniors made simple on Trez's Tech Podcast. Host Trez Blencowe explores home automation—voice assistants, smart lights, safety gadgets and all sorts of tools and equipment—with practical tips for retirees and families. Tune in for step-by-step insights to enhance elderly living!

  1. Apr 16

    Craftsman Cordless Stick Vacuum - No Tripping - Safe For Seniors

    Trez reviews the Craftsman CMCVS001D1 cordless stick vacuum powered by Craftsman’s V20 20-volt lithium ion battery. It is perfect for seniors, lightweight, and cordless so you won't trip. I retired my upright vacuum and use this exclusively. This vacuum is about 46 inches long and weighs around 7 pounds and is super easy to use. It is perfect for use in your home, car/truck or in your man cave. The included attachments allow you to get into small spaces as well as vacuum carpets and hardwood floors. It comes with a 2 amp hour rechargeable V20 lithium ion battery and charger. A fully charged battery will give you up to one hour run time. If you are already invested in Craftsman’s V20 series of tools, you can utilize your supply of V20 batteries. It has three controls on the main unit. A power on/off press button, a three position slider speed control, and a on/off button that controls the rotating head that also has headlights for vacuuming in the dark ;) For seniors, it is so much safer than corded vacuums, much less of a trip hazzard. It is also Versatrack compatible, so you can install the Versatrack system in your broom closet and hang it up so your space is neat and tidy.

    11 min
  2. How and Why to Recycle Household Batteries for Seniors – AA, AAA & More

    Apr 1

    How and Why to Recycle Household Batteries for Seniors – AA, AAA & More

    This video discusses household battery recycling, focusing on common types like AA and AAA batteries used in remotes and toys. We cover how to handle "dead batteries" and the importance of responsible "waste recycling" for items such as "button battery" and "aa batteries". A quick "battery test" can determine if your old batteries are still usable, ensuring proper "battery safety" for all household members.

    12 min

  3. Mar 26

    Easy Jeep Grand Cherokee Fender Install for Seniors (2011-2016 Model)

    Super simple to install fender trim on your Jeep Grand Cherokee.

    4 min

  4. Mar 19

    Mr. Heater Troubleshooting for Seniors: Turns Off with 20 lb Propane Tank

    I don't know why my new Mr. Heater Big Buddy keeps turning off or refusing to light up when I connect it to a 20 lb propane tank. I have a Mr. Heater 12 foot hose and fuel filter. A viewer suggested that the oil buildup in the hose is the problem. To get it started again I have to use compressed air and blow out the heater connections and it will normally crank right up. To test out my viewers suggestion, I bought Mr. Heater Fuel Keg refillable 1 lb bottles and their refill adapter. I will test it out and follow up with a video in the near future. #mrheater #fuelkeg #portablepropane

    10 min

  5. Feb 23

    Home Security Cameras & Subscriptions Explained for Seniors

    If you have home video security cameras or security systems, you definately need to at least have the basic subscription that lets you access footage. Just in case! Trez discusses his experience with a few of the more popular cameras on the market. Interior, exterior and doorbell cameras are easy to install and the subscription plans are very reasonable.

    19 min

  6. Feb 12

    Perfect Grandparent Gift Idea: Rechargeable Batteries for Seniors & Families

    I don't know why I didn't think of this sooner. The perfect gift for your your children and grandchildren. A boring combo rechargeable batteries with a charger. Their parents will either love or hate the gift. It is a great educational tool too.

    4 min

  7. 12/06/2025

    Why I Chose Mr. Heater for My Garage – Senior-Friendly Winter Warmth

    For years I have been trying to use my garage for outdoor winter projects and have ended up freezing and punting my projects until it warms up. This year I think I found a heater that will warm my space up and make it useable. I went with a propane heater by Mr. Heater and I sure hope it keeps me warm. It also doubles as an indoor heater should we lose power or our furnace this winter. It is safe to use and will warm up a couple of rooms to keep us comfortable.

    26 min
  8. Craftsman V20 Battery Shows Fully Charged But Will Not Power Tools

    11/23/2025

    Craftsman V20 Battery Shows Fully Charged But Will Not Power Tools

    Some of my Craftsman V20 lithium-ion batteries are not powering my tools. They show fully charged by their chargers, the on-battery LEDs show fully charged and my Ohm meter shows 21 volts. I have three models of chargers, a full size CMCB102, a mid sized model CMCB101 and the smallest model CMCB1104. I'm suspecting the CMCB101 is the culprit. When the batteries are fully charged, the lights go off where on the other chargers the green LED goes from blinking to solid when fully charged. This is my story on troubleshooting and how I have gotten my batteries to restart. #craftsman #lithium-ion #CMCB1104 #CMCB101 #CMCB102 #craftsmanV20 #craftsmanbatteries

    11 min
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Tech Made Easy for Retirees – Aging in Place Edition DIY smart home tech for seniors made simple on Trez's Tech Podcast. Host Trez Blencowe explores home automation—voice assistants, smart lights, safety gadgets and all sorts of tools and equipment—with practical tips for retirees and families. Tune in for step-by-step insights to enhance elderly living!

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