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    Systems

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

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    How to Install a Ceiling Fan Mounting Bracket

    The Family Handyman Senior Editor, Gary Wentz, will show you how to remove an old...

    14 Modern Pendant Lighting Trends That’ll Light Up Your Life

    Modern pendant lighting is all about clean lines, bright materials, and the right scale. Here...

    10 Reasons You Should Upgrade to a Mesh Router

    Do you have internet dead zones in your home? These annoying areas of low or...

    How a Leaky Tub Cost Me Hundreds

    Water and electricity are a dangerous match—and expensive. I recently learned that the hard way....
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    How to Connect Wires to Terminal Screws

    Whether running wire to a switch or an outlet, you need to know the proper...
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    Replacing a 3-Way Switch

    All three-way switches have one screw that is a different color than the others.
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    Dealing With Electrical Wires That Are Too Short

    When working with electrical, you will run into a situation where someone didn’t leave enough...

    Electrical Boxes: How to Add Capacity

    Two ways to solve this common remodeling problem

    Test Batteries With a Multitester

    Find out fast if a household battery is still good

    Control Garage Electrical Devices Remotely

    Control appliances and lights from anywhere in the house

    Bad TV Reception? Here’s One Fix

    New coax connections can make a big difference

    In-Wall Surge Protectors and Surge Suppression Receptacles

    Protect new appliances from voltage spikes

    How to Reset a Circuit Breaker

    You probably already know how to reset a circuit breaker, but what about your kids...

    Remote Control Devices for Electrical Outlets and Appliances

    Control all your appliances and lights with a central Z-wave remote control device.