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    Systems

    Making sure you know everything there is to know about the electrical, heating and cooling systems in your home.

    Power a Laptop or TV With a Car Power Inverter

    A power inverter for car allows you to run low power AC electrical devices like...
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    Top 10 Electrical Mistakes

    Wiring problems and mistakes are all too common, and if left uncorrected have the potential...

    Upgrade a Recessed Light Fixture

    Simply change the trim to change the style

    Smart Light Switches

    Easy-to-install smart light switches deliver more safety, convenience and can cut your energy bills.

    How to Repair the TV Remote

    Most fixes are easy . . . if you can get the remote apart.

    How to Install Low-Profile LED Lights in Your Kitchen

    Transform your kitchen into a place you’ll love to be with this innovative lighting project.

    Mastering the Art of Electrical Conduit

    Running electrical conduit on the surface of a wall is an easy way to add...

    Install New Hard-Wired or Battery-Powered Smoke Alarms

    Smoke alarms wear out. Replace them before they fail.

    Home Wiring Demystified: Electrical Cable Basics You Need to Know

    Before you take on your next home wiring project, arm yourself with basic information about...

    How to Use a Digital Multimeter and Analog Multimeter

    Test batteries, electrical circuits, broken appliances and more with this helpful tool.
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    10 Electrical Safety Checks Homeowners Should Do Every Year

    It's important to conduct an occasional electrical safety check on your home. The process is...

    18 Electric Wiring Fails That Will Make You Wince

    It's best not to take shortcuts when it comes to the electrical work in your...

    15 Tips for Choosing LED Bulbs for Your Home

    LED (light emitting diode) lights use less energy, last longer, come in many different colors,...

    Once-Important Electrical Knowledge Homeowners Don’t Need to Know Anymore

    If you don't use a landline, why would you need to know how to wire...

    18 DIY Fixes for Broken Electrical Items at Home

    Don't give up hope on your favorite sconce, extension cord or other electrical thing when...

    How to Hang a Ceiling Light Fixture

    Nothing spoils a dinner party like a chandelier in the pasta or a sudden blackout....

    Electrical Box Basics All Homeowners Should Know

    With the variety of different electrical boxes available at home centers, how do you know what...
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    13 Things Your Electrician Wants You to Know

    Almost every home uses electric service to one degree or another. And sooner or later,...

    Install a Super-Easy USB Outlet

    Adding a USB outlet is easy enough for a first-time electrician.

    How to Increase Internet Speed

    Install a wired network for peak performance

    How to Balance a Wobbly Ceiling Fan

    Stop the wobble and make your fan run smoothly in 15 minutes.

    How to Choose the Best USB Outlet for Your Home or Garage

    Find out what you need to know about the different types and installation requirements of...

    How to Get Better Cell Phone Reception at Home

    Improve cell phone service with a simple signal booster system you can install yourself

    How to Install Ceiling Fans

    It's easier than you think, even on an angled ceiling.

    How to Reduce Static Electricity in Your House

    The shocking truth about taming free electrons!