#Life style Simple tips for making your home Wi-Fi network faster: Lift your router up off the ground. There are two reasons why it's not an ideal to have your router directly on the floor. One is that most are designed to broadcast signals slightly downward as they travel from its antenna. Additionally, they can't easily penetrate some solid materials - metal, concrete, and cement -which may be present in your floors. As a result, experts recommend having your router at least a few feet off the ground — perhaps on a table or bookshelf. This is also why you shouldn't put it in the basement, especially if you have a multi-story house and a concrete foundation. (Image copyrights belong to their respective owners)