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 of a new window.
How to Build a DIY Infrared Sauna
Get all the benefits of a sauna without the expensive health club membership.
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...
Family Handyman Approved: Wago Lever Nuts
Wary of cheap, twist-on wire nuts? Then try these from Wago.
Troubleshooting: How to Fix a Light
Have a broken light but don't know why it doesn't work? Get to the bottom of it! Follow these tips...
What to Do Within the First Year After Moving Into Your New Home
When you move into your new home, there are a number of cleaning tasks, basic projects and upgrades to consider....
The Most Essential Products for New Homeowners
From cleaning supplies to tools, here's a list of everything you'll need for your new home.
How to Install a New Hard-Wired Smoke Alarm
Smoke alarms wear out. Replace them before they fail.
12 Best Home Improvement Projects Under $100
A little can go a long way when it comes to home improvements. For just $100 you can make some...
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.
Choosing the Right Backup Power Generator for Emergencies
It just takes one downed power pole to interrupt the fragile chain of electricity connecting your house to the power...
Understanding Electrical Wire Color Codes
Ready to cross that electrical project off your to-do list? Understand wiring color codes so you can finish the job...
How to Install a Ceiling Light Fixture
Nothing spoils a dinner party like a chandelier in the pasta or a sudden blackout. Here's how to hang lights...
How to Use Cheap Electrical Testers
Three testers make electrical work safer and easier — and for less than $20, you can own them all.
How to Install Smart Light Switches In Your Home
Make your regular light switch smart in five easy steps!
How to Safely Dispose of Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Safely dispose of CFL bulbs through retail stores and collection sites and safely clean up any broken bulbs.
How to Replace a Pull-Chain Light Fixture
Install a new fixture safely and quickly
How to Prevent Circuit Overloads
Circuit breakers, overloads and your electrical system.
Using a Car Power Inverter for a Laptop or TV
A power inverter for car allows you to run low power AC electrical devices like computers, video cams and even...
10 Most Common Electrical Mistakes DIYers Make
Wiring problems and mistakes are all too common, and if left uncorrected have the potential to cause short circuits, shocks...
Smart Light Switches
Easy-to-install smart light switches deliver more safety, convenience and can cut your energy bills.
How to Change a Recessed Light Fixture
Simply change the trim to change the style
How to Fix a TV Remote
Most fixes are easy . . . if you can get the remote apart.
LED Lights for Your Workshop
Get better, brighter workshop lighting by switching from fluorescent bulbs to LEDs.
How to Use a Digital Multimeter and Analog Multimeter
Test batteries, electrical circuits, broken appliances and more with this helpful tool.
Repair a Light Fixture
One minute fix for a light socket
Extension Cord Repair
Simple steps for replacing an extension cord plug
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 a phone jack? See what...
Install a Super-Easy USB Outlet
Adding a USB outlet is easy enough for a first-time electrician.
