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How to Solder Wires

Here's is how to solder wires to achieve a durable and long-lasting connection.

8 Candle Warmer Lamps to Illuminate Every Desk and Side Table

These candle warmer lamps are an excellent way to add light and scent to your home or office.


I’m Obsessed with this Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Wall Light

You know it’s time to ditch your crusty, spider-web infested outdoor wall light, right?


How to Build Faux Basement Windows That Provide Real Light

This project uses a slim LED light panel mounted in a simple frame to give you light and the illusion...


How to Build a DIY Infrared Sauna

Get all the benefits of a sauna without the expensive health club membership.

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How To Light Your Home: 10 Types of Light Fixtures

Upgrading or choosing new light fixtures for your home? This guide will give you the rundown of all of the...


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7 Types of Ceiling Lights To Upgrade Your Home

Upgrade your ceiling lights and see what an impact it has on the overall look and feel of your home.

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Why You Shouldn’t Get Rid of Your Old TV Cables

There are some benefits to keeping those old coaxial and ethernet cables.


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Tips for Choosing the Best Bedroom Lighting

Make your bedroom a sanctuary — one that has functional, useful and decorative lighting — with these nine expert tips.


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9 Best Kitchen Light Fixtures

Make your kitchen warm, inviting and tailored to the tasks at hand with these best-of kitchen light fixtures.


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The Best Bedroom Ceiling Lights

The bedroom of your dreams awaits. Set the mood with just the right light.

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Family Handyman Approved: Wago Lever Nuts

Wary of cheap, twist-on wire nuts? Then try these from Wago.


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Bathroom Light Fixtures Buying Guide

Bathroom lighting merits as much attention as in any other room. For safety, utility and relaxation, choose bathroom light fixtures...


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10 Best Pendant Light Fixtures for Your Home

From a Mobius loop of acrylic to pastel matte metal, the latest in lighting is here. Check out these 10...


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How To Replace the Heating Element in an Electric Oven

Electric oven heating element replacement is a surprisingly simply DIY fix. Here's everything you need to know.


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10 Kitchen Lighting Design Ideas

Add brightness and style to your kitchen with these lighting ideas from Instagram.

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Buyer’s Guide to LED Lights For the Bedroom

The right LED lighting in the bedroom can create an inviting atmosphere that promotes calm, relaxation and, of course, sleep.


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10 Best Recessed Lights to Buy for Your Home

Recessed lights can be used to provide ambiance or accent illumination. If you're in the market, here's a roundup of...


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Light Bulb Buyer’s Guide

LEDs are in. Incandescents are out. Here's everything else you need to know about choosing light bulb types for your...


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The 8 Best Under Cabinet Lighting Options of 2023

The best under cabinet lighting fixtures transform dim, dull countertops into a bright and welcoming workspace.


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Track Lighting Buyer’s Guide

If you think track lighting is an ugly strip of spotlights attached to the ceiling, think again! Here's what you...


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10 Bedroom Lighting Ideas to Give Your Space a Fresh Look

Bedroom lighting is often overlooked. These lighting ideas provide the visibility you need from dawn to dusk.


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How To Choose the Best Bathroom Light Fixtures

New bathroom light fixtures can radically change the look of a bathroom, from sparse and utilitarian to warm and luxurious.


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How Are Grow Lights Different From Regular Light Bulbs?

You don't need a green thumb to keep the thyme and aloe alive all winter. What you need is a...


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How To Use Grow Lights To Grow Healthy Plants Indoors

From choosing the right bulb to knowing how long to leave it on, here's how to keep you houseplants happy...

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What Is a Smart Meter and How Does It Work?

Wondering why your local utility company installed smart meters? We'll look at what a smart meter is, and what it...


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Bathroom Chandeliers: What To Know Before You Buy

These trendy light fixtures don’t work in every bathroom. But when they’re right, they’re really right.


How to Install a Pendant Light

A simple project that will add another layer of light to your room.


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7 Eye-Popping Nanoleaf Design Ideas

Get inspired by these Nanoleaf design ideas to bathe your home with a new kind of smart light.


12 Best Bathroom Lighting Design Ideas

Give your bathroom a fresh look with these bright (pun intended) bathroom lighting ideas!


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8 Best Grow Lights for Indoor Plants

Winter's waning sunlight doesn't mean your plants have to die or go dormant. Replace the lost sunshine with these top...