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    Electrical System

    Everything you need to know about the electrical power systems that run your 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...

    5 Electrical Projects DIYers Should Not Take On

    We know our readers love to DIY, but when it comes to electrical work there...

    How to Use Cheap Electrical Testers

    Three testers make electrical work safer and easier — and for less than $20, you...
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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...

    How to Make Safe Wire Connections

    With the right wire nut connectors and terminals, it's fairly easy to make safe, strong...

    Installing a Single-Pole Smart Light Switch

    Make your regular light switch smart in five easy steps!
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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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    8 Best Outdoor Flood Lights

    A well-lit home is not only more secure, it's got great curb appeal! Here are...
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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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    9 Tool Hacks You’ll Use Time and Time Again

    Tools are usually designed with one task in mind, but many can be used for...
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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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    Bosch’s New Thermal Camera a ‘Staple for Any Toolbox’

    The camera gives DIYers and pros an easy way to accurately measure, visualize and analyze...

    Severe Weather Guide: Emergency Power Generators

    It just takes one downed power pole to interrupt the fragile chain of electricity connecting...
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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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    The 10 Most Common National Electric Code Violations

    Many problems stem from new additions to the National Electrical Code (NEC), while some common...

    3 Best Ways to Protect Your Devices During Severe Weather

    Don't let a nearby lightning strike destroy all of the high-tech gear in your home.