Electrical
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Electrical Articles
Electrical FAQ
CFLs and Dimmers
Electrical, Fall, Lighting, Spring, Summer, Winter...I’d like to change the lighting in my home over from incandescent to the newer energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), is there a...
Electrical Columns
It IS Easy Being Green
Electrical, Energy Savings...It turns out you ARE doing your part to save the planet. A vast majority of Americans take part in at least two environmentally beneficial acts regula...
More Power To You
Electrical, Energy Savings, Fall, Spring, Storm Proofing, Summer, Winter...Protecting your home from power problems has become a necessity of the new millennium. If you want to make sure you're never left without power, you ...
Holiday Sparkle That Saves Energy
Decorating & Design, Electrical, Fall, Winter...Decking the halls with twinkling lights is a favorite holiday pastime, but one that can also pack a post-season shock when your electric bill arrives....
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Home Safety During Summer Excursions
Air Conditioning, Appliances, Electrical, Plumbing, Safety, Summer...Summer is a hot season for home burglaries, with the numbers typically peaking in July and August, and being the victim of one can certainly ruin all ...
Exterior Lightscaping
Electrical...A well-designed exterior lighting plan enhances a home’s best assets, adds drama, and keeps your home safe and secure. Every shimmering result depend...
March Weekend Projects
Air Conditioning, Appliances, Electrical, Kitchen Remodeling, Lawn & Garden, Spring...Spring is about to be sprung. With warmer weather and longer days, it’s a great time to add a few projects to your home improvement to-do list......
Vacation Protection For Your Home
Electrical, Home Security, Plumbing...Tom Kraeutler is the Home Improvement Editor for AOL. In this column, Tom offerrs tips to protect your vacation home while you go away.Preparing for....
December Weekend Projects
Appliances, Decorating & Design, Electrical, Home Security, Winter...Tis’ the season….to get to work! December is here, a month mixed with holiday excitement and lots of holiday home work! Here are some tips to tackl....
Discourage Disaster
Doors, Electrical, Painting & Staining, Roofing, Storm Proofing...Louisiana has hurricanes, Texas has floods, Kansas has tornadoes and California has mudslides and fires. Natural disasters have plagued man since t....
Flood Safety Tips
Electrical, Plumbing, Storm Proofing...After a flood has swept through your community, keep yourself and your family safe by following these important safety tips:Do not walk through flowi....
Home Improvements By Number
Electrical, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Plumbing, Roofing, Siding, Windows & Skylights...You’ve probably heard it said dozens of times before “they don’t build ‘em like they used to”. Well, it’s true – and sometimes that’s a good thing! ....
Interconnected Smoke Alarms Save Lives
Electrical, Safety...According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), most Americans feel they are more at risk of being a victim of a tornado than of a hous....
Enhancing Home Fire Safety – The Case For Wireless Technology
Electrical, Safety...Although significant progress has been made in the United States in reducing the number of deaths caused by accidental fires in the home, these incid....
Protecting Those Most At Risk From Fire
Electrical, Safety...Young children and older adults face the highest risks of dying in a fire because they often lack the physical strength to get out of a home quickly,....
Cool Kitchen Tips
Appliances, Electrical, Kitchen Remodeling, Lighting...Answers to the most common questions about kitchens from Tom & Leslie's column in House Beautiful. Learn how to improve kitchen lighting, organiz...
Make Your Home Safe For Kids
Electrical, Safety, Windows & Skylights...Taking a few minutes now to check your house for indoor hazards can save a trip to the doctor or worse. Nothing short of a rubber room can be made co....
Preserving Your Old House
Electrical, Flooring, Plumbing...Floor squeaks break the cool night air. Gently rolling floors crest blindly under your favorite table creating a persistent wobble. Lights dim romant....
Home Safety For Seniors
Bath Remodeling, Electrical, Flooring, Heating, Safety...According to a recent survey by the American Association of Retired People (AARP), most seniors want to remain in their own homes as long as possible....
How To Protect Your Precious Power
Electrical, Storm Proofing...With increasing reliance on electrical power for every facet of life, consumers are being forced to look for new ways to protect both the quantity an....
Blackout Safety Tips
Electrical, Safety, Storm Proofing...When a power outage occurs, life as you knew it takes some twists and turns. Here are some tips to keep in mind to make sure you get through it safe....
Tool Time Safety
Electrical, Safety...As the number of people choosing to perform home improvement projects on their own continues to rise, so does the number of injuries. What can begin a...
Creating The Perfect ‘Lightscape’
Decorating & Design, Electrical, Lawn & Garden, Lighting...In an ideal world, you’ve renovated the house -- inside and out -- and your green thumb means the landscaping would win awards. But why stop there? ...
Some Illuminating Ideas When Using Outdoor Lighting
Decorating & Design, Electrical, Lawn & Garden, Lighting...Landscape designers try to achieve a look that is natural, multi-dimensional and dramatic when using outdoor lighting. A quick read-through of the fo....
Check House For Damage After Storm
Basements & Crawlspaces, Electrical, Mold, Roofing, Storm Proofing...Every year, nor'easter's, hurricanes and other major weather events do plenty of damage to the nation's homes. Wind and rain can flood basements, ... ...
Electrical Tips
New Equipment Sparks Wiring Upgrade
Contractors, Electrical...Will your home improvement project add electrical wiring to your existing system? Then stop right there. One out of every four homes needs an electr....
Powerful Outage Protection
Electrical...Last year, more than 75 percent of Americans suffered a power outage due to aging, outdated utility systems. To protect yourself, consider installing....
Arresting Lightning Damage
Air Conditioning, Appliances, Electrical...Each year, the cost of lightning strikes adds up to millions of dollars of damage to electrical systems in homes throughout the country. To prevent t....
Power Planning Important
Electrical...There are few things as frustrating as running short on electrical outlets in your home. But with a little extra planning, you can be wired for sati....
Aluminum Wiring Danger
Electrical...If your home was built between 1965 and 1972, you may be at risk for an electrical fire. Many homes built from 1965 to 1972 have “aluminum branch ci....
Breaking Ground For Safety
Electrical...Did you know that the circuit breakers in your home will not protect you against a fatal electric shock? Regular circuit breakers stop wires from ove....
Bright Idea For Repeling Burglars
Electrical...Dark homes invite burglars, but keeping lights on all the time gets expensive. The answer? Motion detectors. These lights surprise unwanted visitors ....
Drafts Can Be Good
Electrical, Structure...If you’re planning a major home renovation or addition, there are two types of drafts you should welcome. Architectural and electrical plans – or “d....
Phone Wiring
Electrical...The days of one phone line in your home seem a “long distance” away. To get yourself “hooked up” for some easy solutions for your home communicatio....
Electrical Product Reviews
Switch to a Safer Way
Electrical, Energy Savings...Prevent accidentally turning on or off a switch. The e-Lock Switch Guard attaches to the existing switch plate. It will lock the switch in the the &q...
Wireless Lighting Control Systems
Decorating & Design, Electrical...Home lighting control systems are hot and very “cool” – because they add convenience, luxury and security – and increase a home’s value. Most existin....
Kidde Wireless Smoke Alarm
Electrical, Safety...The Kidde Wireless Smoke Alarm enables families to quickly install an interconnected smoke alarm system throughout their home without the mess of rew....
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Kidde Wireless Smokesounder
Electrical, Safety...The Kidde Wireless SmokeSounder provides additional warning for those who may not wake to the sound of a traditional smoke alarm. Its loud talking vo....
Electrical E-newsletter
Electrical E-newsletter Articles
Is Backup Power for You? 12/21 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Appliances, Electrical, Energy Savings, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Kitchen Remodeling, Product Recomendations, Roofing, Winter...Welcome to the first day of winter. If you live in the balmy Deep South or sunny California, you’re lucky. Much of the country gets blasted with col...
Prep Your Home for Your Winter Getaway - 11/23 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Electrical, Fall, Faucets, Flooring, Plumbing...Are you getting ready for a little winter getaway? Yes, you'll be shopping and packing for your trip – but don't forget that your house needs gearing...
Home for the Holidays - 11/16 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Cleaning, Decorating & Design, Electrical, Fall, Lawn & Garden, Lighting, Mold, Painting & Staining, Storage & Organization, Windows & Skylights...They're baa-aack... It's that time of year - your relatives are coming! Before you panic that your home isn't up to par, take a breath and do some ve...
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Illuminate Your Landscaping - 9/28 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Cleaning, Decorating & Design, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Electrical, Flooring, Painting & Staining, Product Recomendations, Safety, Siding, Storm Proofing, Walls & Ceilings...In your home, lighting can create a mood, light a work area, keep you safe at night and create drama. You can use exterior lighting to create the sam...
Furniture for Comfort and Style - 7/20 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Contractors, Decorating & Design, Electrical, Safety...More Americans than ever are choosing to stay in the homes they’ve come to love. No retiring to Florida or Arizona for baby boomers. But if you’re w...
Power Outage Protection - 6/29 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Electrical, Energy Savings, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter...As we rely more and more on electrical power for every facet of life, we have to look for new ways to protect both the quantity and quality of the ele...
Home Safe Home June 1st Money Pit e-Newsletter
Appliances, Electrical, Energy Savings, Lawn & Garden, Product Recomendations, Tools...Mark your calendars - June is Home Safety Month! When it comes to your house, we all want the same thing: a safe comfortable home in good community. ...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for Jan 26th
Appliances, Doors, Electrical, Plumbing, Roofing, Safety...The month is not even out and you’ve probably already fallen off the wagon on some of those New Year’s resolutions. Go on a diet that’s a lot easier ...
Shocking News About Your Electrical System - Money Pit Newsletter for October 20th
Decorating & Design, Electrical, Energy Savings, Mold, Painting & Staining, Siding...Fall is a great time of year to paint the outside of your house. But before you pick up that brush or pop open that paint can, make sure you prepare ...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for March 3rd
Basements & Crawlspaces, Bath Remodeling, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Electrical, Kitchen Remodeling, Product Recomendations, Remodels & Additions...As the spring real estate season swings into gear, experts predict a banner year for home sales. According to the National Association of Realtors, i...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for January 20th
Electrical, Energy Savings, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold, Windows & Skylights...The average family spends close to $2000 a year on home energy bills. But you can cut that cost from 10-50% by doing some simple things around your h...
Newsletter dated 03-26-2005
Bath Remodeling, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Decorating & Design, Electrical, Miscellaneous...Spring is definitely in the air, and it's the time of year most people put their house on the market or start shopping around for a home -- or both. ...
Electrical Transcripts
Electrical On Air
Transcript For September 1, 2007, Hour 1
Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Electrical, Flooring, Plumbing, Roofing, Stairs & Railings, Windows & Skylights...
Transcript For August 11, 2007, Hour 2
Cleaning, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Electrical, Flooring, Roofing, Tub & Shower...
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Transcript For July 28, 2007, Hour 2
Appliances, Basements & Crawlspaces, Electrical, Foundation, Painting & Staining, Plumbing...Transcript For June 30, 2007, Hour 1
Cleaning, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Electrical, Flooring, Foundation, Roofing, Siding...Transcript For June 23, 2007, Hour 2
Air Conditioning, Appliances, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Electrical, Flooring, Mold, Patio, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For June 16, 2007, Hour 2
Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Electrical, Insulation & Ventilation, Plumbing, Toilet...Transcript For April 7, 2007, Hour 1
Caulking, Cleaning, Contractors, Electrical, Foundation, Painting & Staining, Siding, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For April 7, 2007, Hour 2
Caulking, Cleaning, Contractors, Electrical, Foundation, Painting & Staining, Siding, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For March 17, 2007, Hour 1
Air Conditioning, Appliances, Cleaning, Doors, Electrical, Flooring, Heating, Mold, Pets, Remodels & Additions, Stairs & Railings, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For March 17, 2007, Hour 2
Caulking, Electrical, Flooring, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For February 24, 2007, Hour 2
Appliances, Basements & Crawlspaces, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Cleaning, Electrical, Insulation & Ventilation, Remodels & Additions, Roofing, Toilet...Transcript For January 27, 2007, Hour 2
Cleaning, Electrical, Flooring, Garage, Lighting, Mold, Roofing, Toilet, Tub & Shower...Transcript For January 6, 2007, Hour 1
Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Electrical, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Plumbing, Roofing, Stairs & Railings, Tub & Shower...Transcript For December 9, 2006, Hour 1
Bath Remodeling, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Electrical, Flooring, Plumbing, Roofing, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...Transcript For November 25, 2006, Hour 1
Cleaning, Decks & Porches, Electrical, Lawn & Garden, Painting & Staining, Plumbing, Stairs & Railings, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For October 28, 2006, Hour 2
Electrical, Flooring, Foundation, Mold, Painting & Staining, Toilet...Transcript For September 2, 2006, Hour 2
Basements & Crawlspaces, Electrical, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For August 19, 2006, Hour 1
Basements & Crawlspaces, Electrical, Flooring, Toilet, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For August 5, 2006, Hour 1
Basements & Crawlspaces, Doors, Electrical, Painting & Staining, Product Recomendations, Roofing...Transcript For July 1, 2006, Hour 1
Air Conditioning, Appliances, Contractors, Electrical, Lawn & Garden, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For June 24, 2006, Hour 1
Bath Remodeling, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Electrical, Flooring, Painting & Staining, Roofing, Tub & Shower, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For June 3, 2006, Hour 2
Cleaning, Electrical, Garage, Plumbing, Walls & Ceilings, Windows & Skylights, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...Transcript For April 1, 2006, Hour 2
Cleaning, Doors, Electrical, Energy Savings, Painting & Staining, Roofing, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For April 15, 2006, Hour 2
Air Conditioning, Cleaning, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Electrical, Energy Savings, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Plumbing, Safety, Walls & Ceilings, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...Transcript For April 8, 2006, Hour 2
Appliances, Basements & Crawlspaces, Electrical, Insulation & Ventilation, Lighting, Mold, Painting & Staining...Transcript For March 25, 2006, Hour 2
Cleaning, Electrical, Flooring, Mold, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...Transcript For March 25, 2006, Hour 1
Electrical, Flooring, Painting & Staining, Toilet...Transcript For February 18, 2006, Hour 1
Electrical, Painting & Staining, Plumbing, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For February 4, 2006, Hour 1
Electrical, Energy Savings, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold, Plumbing, Roofing, Safety...Transcript For January 14, 2006, Hour 1
Air Conditioning, Bath Remodeling, Doors, Electrical, Energy Savings, Mold, Roofing...Welcome to a very special edition of The Money Pit. We are broadcasting live from the 2006 International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Florida....
Electrical News Releases
Electrical News Releases
2005 National Hardware Show® Highlights Innovations
Appliances, Electrical, Lighting, Painting & Staining, Plumbing, Safety...
Ten Tips To Avoid Winter Woes
Chimneys, Cleaning, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Electrical, Energy Savings, Lawn & Garden, Plumbing, Roofing...
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Portable Power Prevents Problems
Electrical, Storm Proofing...Don’t Get Blown Away By Hurricanes
Electrical, Energy Savings, Safety, Storm Proofing...Electrical Radio Show News
How-to Radio Hosts Named Spokespersons For 2005 National Hardware Show In Las Vegas
Appliances, Bath Remodeling, Caulking, Cleaning, Decks & Porches, Decorating & Design, Doors, Electrical, Energy Savings, Faucets, Fences & Gates, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Garage, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Lawn & Garden, Lighting, Miscellaneous, Painting & Staining, Pets, Plumbing, Product Recomendations, Safety, Stairs & Railings, Storage & Organization, Toilet, Tools, Tub & Shower...
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