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    House and Components

    A house is much more than just a collection of rooms. Here’s everything that goes into making your house a home.

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    Homeowners’ Guide to Outdoor Christmas Lights

    This year, elevate your house to "oooh and ahhh" status with the best outdoor Christmas lights.
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    How to Fix and Replace Christmas Lights

    Squeeze another season out of your strings of lights!
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    8 Best Light Therapy Lamps

    Elevate your mood. Light therapy lamps help fight seasonal depression so you can thrive throughout...
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    Family Handyman’s Vintage Projects and Tips From the ’60s

    Family Handyman has always taken great pride in teaching readers to DIY through the use...
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    Deals We Love: Smart Home Devices

    Controlling entry into your home and lighting from anywhere provides convenience and peace of mind.
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    Deals We Love: Flashlights and Lanterns

    A flash sale offering great lighting options at deep discounts.
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    How to Replace a Fluorescent Light Ballast

    Stop fluorescent lights from flickering and humming with a new ballast.
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    Why Every Workshop Needs a Quality Flashlight (And How to Choose the Right One)

    Every workshop needs a flashlight for emergency lighting, precision detailing and more. Here are key...
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    What to Know About Fluorescent Lighting

    Wondering about fluorescent light? Learn the pros and cons of this type of lighting, along...
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    10 Best Motion Sensor Lights

    We round up the 10 best motion sensor lights to provide style and safety to...
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    Deals We Love: Rechargeable Flashlights

    Two game-changing light throwers from U.S.-based manufacturer, Olight.
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    New Countertop Appliance Claims to Kill Coronavirus on Household Items

    Luma and Luma Pro aim to deliver 99.9 percent effectiveness in killing germs, bacteria and...
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    Deals We Love: Exterior Security

    Shorter days and longer nights mean outdoor lighting is a hot commodity right now.
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    Homeowner’s Guide to the Best Outdoor Lighting

    Outdoor lights add warmth, safety and style to your home's overall look. Learn about eight...
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    These Sale-Priced Desk Lamps Will Light Up Your Home Office

    Amazon's Summer Sale Event, going on now through Labor Day, includes several top-rated desk lamps...
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    An Expert’s Guide to Buying and Installing LED Lights

    LED lighting can add a cool, modern aesthetic to any entertainment space. Here's everything you...

    Best Lighting for Your Garage and Workshop

    Find your way in the dark with these cool products that help light the darkest...

    13 ‘Cutting Edge’ Table Saw Tips

    Straight from top pro woodworkers—ultra-clever tips for getting the most from your table saw.

    10 Living Room Lighting Ideas We Love

    Your living room is a multi-use space, so you need to have the right lighting...

    Installing Recessed Lighting for Dramatic Effect

    Installing recessed lighting, even in the toughest situation—by fishing wires.

    Fluorescent Closet Light Fixtures

    Fluorescent lights over the door solve a closet lighting problem

    How to Build a Soffit Box with Recessed Lighting

    Add interest to a bedroom or kitchen by building a soffit with drywall, wood trim...

    Everything You Should Know About Smart Home Lighting

    Smart lights let you control a bulb remotely via an app on your phone, through...