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Why Are My Lights Flickering?

What's happening when your lights flicker? We've got the answers.


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8 Best Outdoor Lighting Options for 2024

Outdoor lights add warmth, safety and style to your home's overall look. Learn about eight great outdoor lights to consider...


The Best Off-Grid Power Systems Explained

Solar PV panels offer the best off-grid power option, according to our expert, but there's a lot more to a...


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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....


Brighten Up Your Outdoor Space with the 8 Best Garden Lights

An outdoor space is warmer and more inviting with the right lighting. Start with the best garden lights.


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7 Bright Ideas For Lighting Under Your Bed

Hot and on-trend, under bed lighting adds a wow factor to your slumber spaces. Whether you're looking for LED or...


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 Add a Breaker to Your Electrical Panel

Adding a new circuit to your home's wiring seems intimidating, but with the right precautious and our step-by-step instructions, you...

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How To Install a Hard Wired Smoke Detector

Follow these steps for easy and safe installation.


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How to Upgrade and Replace Lightbulbs

Replacing outdated lightbulbs in your new home can create the atmosphere you want and lower your electric bill. Here are...


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36 Almost Unbelievable Plumbing and Electrical Goofs

Read these DIYers' embarrassing moments stories and DIY fails from plumbing and electrical mistakes.


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How to Make Your House Look Expensive in 20 Inexpensive Ways

Whether you're looking to fix up your home to put it on the market or just want to bring some...



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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...


11 Living Room Lighting Ideas We Love

No matter what type of lighting you need, here are some living room lighting ideas to inspire you.


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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.


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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...

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Tips and Techniques for Pouring Self-Leveling Underlayment

We’ll show you the step-by-step process to achieve a perfectly flat and level underlayment that’s smooth as glass.


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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...


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House Electrical Wiring: What You Need to Know

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


The Best Outdoor Security Lights for Your Home

Don't be left in the dark! With the best outdoor security lights you'll know exactly what's going on around your...


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13 Things Your Electrician Wants You to Know

Whether you're looking to add a light fixture or run rough electric for an addition, here are a few key...


How To Run Electrical Wiring To An Outdoor Shed

Don't use an extension cord to get electricity to your outdoor buildings. Here, we'll show you how to wire a...


Things You Should Never Do With Power Strips

Our lives depend on electricity, and we never seem to have enough places to plug in. Use power strips safely...


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How To Fix Christmas Lights

Even cheap holiday string lights can be fixed, if you know what you're doing.


5 Electrical Projects DIYers Should Not Take On

We know our readers love to DIY, but when it comes to electrical work there are some projects better left...


How to Use Cheap Electrical Testers and Voltage Detectors

Every DIYer should have these three inexpensive electrical testing devices. They're handy even when you aren't doing electrical work.


Making Safe Wire Connections: A Step-by-Step Guide

Achieving safe wire connections is a critical skill.