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How to Fix and Replace Christmas Lights

Burned-out holiday lights, even the cheap kind, are often fixable with a small investment of time and money. Here's how to diagnose and fix common problems.

10 Women Inventors Who Changed Home Life Forever

From the circular saw to Scotchgard, inventions by women revolutionized our homes. In honor of...

10 Bad DIY Habits You Need to Stop Doing Immediately

These bad DIY habits might be costing you more than just time and money.

Electrical Questions Answered By An Electrical Inspector

Everything you wanted to know about breaker panels and more. A veteran electrical inspector answers...

9 Things Electricians ALWAYS Do In Their Own Homes

Before you attempt any DIY electrical work, learn the habits and best practices that are...

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.

Severe Weather Guide: Emergency Power Generators

It just takes one downed power pole to interrupt the fragile chain of electricity connecting...

10 Electrical Wire Colors and What They Actually Mean

Need to do some electrical work, but don't know what those wire colors mean? Here's...

How to Hang a Ceiling Light Fixture

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

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...

13 Things Your Electrician Wants You to Know

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

Which is the Correct (and Incorrect) Way to Install an Electrical Outlet?

One of the first things people get confused about when trying to install an electrical...

Vintage Family Handyman Feature from 1987: Landline Phone Installation

The first issue of Family Handyman was published in 1951, so this year marks our...

19 Handy Hints for DIY Electrical Work

Get to know these tricks before you tackle electrical projects at home.

Stuff We Love: Electrical Outlet Upgrades

Here are two practical outlet upgrades for a safer and more functional place to plug...

9 Things You Should Never Do With Power Strips

10 Things You Should Never Do With Power Strips

How to Put Lights On a Christmas Tree

Believe it or not, there's a right way and a wrong way to string Christmas...

10 Things You Should Know About LED Christmas Lights

You're probably thinking about what to give those on your holiday gift lists. But have...

13 Holiday Light Dangers You Need to Know

Christmas lights can present a hazard inside and outside the house if precautions are taken....

7 Things Professional Electricians Never Do in Their Own Homes

Getting ready to embark on some DIY electrical work? Think safety first and dodge these...

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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26 Things That Changed DIY Forever

Innovations that improved home improvement.

Space Heater Safety Tips

Space heaters can boost home warmth, but they can cause fires if you aren't careful....

Installing a Single-Pole Smart Light Switch

Make your regular light switch smart in five easy steps!

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