Outdoor Lighting

Installing low-voltage outdoor lighting is a big-impact DIY project. And since it's low voltage, it's safe to use and install, even for…

Run an underground electrical line into the garden to power an outdoor light or a pond pump. Here’s the quickest and cheapest method for…

One solution for a flickering light bulb is to bend the tab in the socket slightly upward to assure a better electrical contact. The fix takes…

Find a holiday light problem and fix it fast with this simple tester and repairer. You don't have to test every bulb!

Older photocells in outdoor lights often don’t work with compact fluorescent lights, but new technology is available that addresses the problem.…

Add an outdoor electrical outlet to get power to where you need it, especially for holiday lights. Do it safely and easily with this simple…

Burned-out holiday lights, even the cheap kind, are often fixable with a small investment of time and money. Here’s how to diagnose and fix…

Learn the new rules for light bulbs being sold in 2012 and how to choose the best bulbs for your home - halogens, fluorescents and LEDs. We'll…

Tired of groping for pull chains in the dark? Wireless, piezoelectric switches allow you to control lights using nothing more than the energy…

Plan and install a low-voltage lighting system to light up your deck. No electrical skills needed; you simply plug the system into an existing…

Use special motion-activated switches rated for electronic (rather than magnetic) ballasts in most new fluorescent lights. Check the ballast in…

Learn the fine art of motion detector sensor adjustment and stop wasting energy illuminating passing cars and wandering neighborhood cats. With…

Create a rock-solid base for exterior light fixtures mounted on vinyl or aluminum lap siding, without removing any siding. Vinyl mounting blocks…

Motion detector lighting will calm your fears when it automatically lights up a dark garage, a dark sidewalk or even a dark area of your yard.…

These small, inexpensive improvements to your yard and home's exterior add up to a dramatic upgrade for your home.

Low voltage lighting is simple and safe to install on decks, patios or around the garden, even for beginners. Learn about lighting options and…

Wiring problems and mistakes are all too common, and if left uncorrected have the potential to cause short circuits, shocks and even fires.…

Running electric power to a garage or garden pond? Learn about code requirements and different options for depth of trench, conduit material,…

Accidentally cut an underground electrical wire? The easiest way to repair it is with an underground splice kit, which uses a rustproof…

Replace any switch in the house with an X10 switch and you can remotely control electric devices in a detached garage—or anywhere else in…