John Hilton

John Hilton is the founder and chief editor of Setick with more than a decade of broad expertise and experience in home improvement specializing in smart home upgrades and home safety & security from security systems, surveillance cameras, home safes to gun safety.

John acquired vast knowledge and skills in these areas over ten years of absorbing information gained from books and articles and his own experience from practicing, researching, and testing devices in his house. John's career began in his childhood when he replaced a light switch all by himself for the first time and then worked full-time as a physical security consultant and kept learning from industry experts.

In 2021, John founded Setick with the mission of spreading knowledge on his beloved security and home improvement topics and slowly expanding to cover all things home including decorating and interior & outdoor design. His goal is to help even absolute beginners to secure their homes and accomplish home DIY projects effortlessly with easy-to-follow methods.

In addition, John reviews all kinds of stuff and writes buying guides to help you make purchase decisions because we all deserve the very best. In his spare time, John is active in forums and Q&A sites, helping people and answering questions with his straightforward and informational content.

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Attracting Birds to Your Garden

There is nothing that tells us it’s spring more than the arrival of birds such as blackbirds and robins.

6 Simple Ways to Get Rid of Ants in Vegetable Garden

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How to Find Your Septic Tank

When you bought that new house, you probably assumed the septic tank would be easy to find when you needed to.

It’s Too Expensive to Keep Waiting to Convert to LED Lighting

LED lighting offers remarkable energy savings when it replaces older lighting products. For example, you can expect energy consumption to drop by over 80% when you replace incandescent lamps, and savings of up to 50% are possible when upgrading fluorescent lighting.

Top 5 Landscape Lighting Design Dos and Don’ts

The term landscape lighting is somewhat broad. It can include anything from your front gate to your front door to the retaining wall at the very back side of your property.

Outdoor Lighting Fixture Design Enhance Your Home

Choose an Outdoor Lighting Fixture Design That Enhances Your Home

Choosing outdoor lighting fixtures can seem difficult, with so many finishes, sizes, and styles to choose from.

Hanging Lamps Cover Many Spectrums

Hanging lamps cover a spectrum that ranges from elegant chandeliers hanging in large foyers or dining rooms to small tabletop hanging lamps used in a cozy reading area.

Landscape Lighting Guide

Landscape lighting is nothing new, but over the years, styles, designs, features, and technology have changed dramatically.

Intro to Smart Lighting: Everything You Need to Know

Now that LED lighting technology has become widely available and affordable and a consumer level, the idea of smart lighting isn’t confined to sci-fi movies or the mansions of the ultra-rich anymore.