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With Summer in full swing, your electricity bill can provide a bigger shock than the juice itself! Tom & Leslie have …
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With Summer in full swing, your electricity bill can provide a bigger shock than the juice itself! Tom & Leslie have …
Trying to change out a range or cook stove, but uncertain about electrical system in the home? Find out the best pro to contact …
Lamps are rarely sold with dimmer switches but there is a way to add one. Get tips on the best way to install dimmer …
Seeing your electric bill soar in the summer due to air conditioner use? Learn why missing duct insulation may be the cause …
Find out how installing an occupancy sensor switch can help with the problem of forgetting to turn off the lights. In a room …
Circuit breakers are designed to keep the electrical system safe and prevent fires. Find out why a circuit breaker trips …
Find out why compact fluorescent lightbulbs should work fine with lighting fixtures and timers that you usually use with …
Used to be that screwing in a lightbulb was about the simplest home improve task imaginable. Today, that’s not changed, but …
For recessed kitchen lighting fixtures that use long fluorescent tubes, learn why you should stock up on bulbs rather than …
Find out how to properly wire a new electrical outlet in the kitchen. Learn why you need to install a ground-fault outlet to …
Find out under what conditions an electrical fuse panel should be installed on a home's exterior - and whether or not it …
Find out what's causing lightbulbs on a microwave to require constant replacing - and how to fix it. Also, get insights on the …
Phones not working properly in the home you recently moved into? Learn what to do to determine the root of phone problem in new …
LESLIE: Tim in Minnesota is on the line and has a question about how to dim LED lights. What can we do for you? TIM: I just …
LESLIE: Joe in Maryland is on the line and wants some help with getting strong outdoor lighting, which really can transform a …
LESLIE: Laurie is on the line and has a question about getting the best lighting for closet. What can we do for you? LAURIE: …
Getting some interference with your AM radio? A grounding system problem with electrical panel could be the source of the …
Considering upgrading your electrical service? Find out some suggestions to help find out the proper electrical service size for …
LESLIE: Jean in Washington is on the line with a question about the best bulbs for room lighting. How can we help you today? …
When installing an LED lightbulb is there about a second to two second delay? Don't worry its normal! Listen here to learn more.
LESLIE: Marcie in Nebraska, you’ve got The Money Pit. How can we help you today? MARCIE: We have a 15,000 BTU. It’s a window air …
If you've got an older home and see wiring strung between ceramic knobs, that's knob & tube wiring and it should be …
LESLIE: Well, you could argue that the one invention that changed the 20th century was the light bulb. But lighting has come a …
LESLIE: Is your electrical bill giving you sticker shock? Well, figuring out how to reduce electrical bill starts with a solid …