
Why Are My Lights Flickering?
What's happening when your lights flicker? We've got the answers.


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...


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.


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...


How To Install a Hard Wired Smoke Detector
Follow these steps for easy and safe installation.


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Replacing outdated lightbulbs in your new home can create the atmosphere you want and lower your electric bill.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


36 Almost Unbelievable Plumbing and Electrical Goofs
Read these DIYers' embarrassing moments stories and DIY fails from plumbing and electrical mistakes.


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...

40 Things You Should Know About a Home By Age 40
Home repair is learned over time


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.


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.


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...


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.


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...


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...


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...

What is the Correct Way to Install Electrical Outlets: Ground Up or Down?
And which way is right? Find out below.

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...


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.