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Home Improvement Tips & Podcasts
Set yourself up for a bright, energy efficient, future with tips for smart lighting & wiring design for illumination, automation and security
Adding an outlet behind a wall mounted TV is a straightforward job you can do on your own with just a few tools. This intermediate-level project will walk you through how to run electrical cable inside your wall, extending the circuit of your current outlet to a new one directly behind your TV. It’s inexpensive, …
It can be a total hassle when a light bulb burns out in a hard-to-reach lighting fixture in your home. But now, thanks to long-lasting LED lights, you can forget what it’s like to change a bulb. LED technology is now being integrated right into light fixtures, so you’ll never have to install or change a bulb in those fixtures again – because there isn’t even a bulb to change!
A sleek new countertop stove is a quick DIY upgrade that can instantly boost the look and feel of any kitchen. How much you spend on this intermediate-level project depends on the type of cooktop you purchase. Whatever you decide, you’ll need just two to four hours and some basic supplies. TOOLS & MATERIALS Work …
A ceiling fan is a great way to make any room more comfortable. It can also help reduce your home’s heating and cooling costs. To replace a light fixture with a fan, all you’ll need is about two hours and some basic supplies. Here’s what you’ll need for this intermediate-level project: TOOLS Circuit Tester Ladder …
A light post adds an elegant touch to your home. If the elements have taken a toll on yours through the years, or if you’re simply in need of a style upgrade, replacing it is a simple, inexpensive job that can be completed in a single afternoon. Here’s what you’ll need to take on this …
Learn how to protect your home in a power outage. Find out about power generators, lightning rods, surge protectors and more.
Learn about two upgrades for your electric outlets. Find out how to have two-prong outlets converted to three-prong, and why …
Find out how to hang a light over your table without putting a hole in the ceiling. Learn how to use a boom stand microphone …
Learn how to create a light source where you have no window. Find out how to make a light box "window" for a windowless space, …
Get more dependable, quiet and comfortable results by installing a permanent automatic standby generator with Generac's EcoGen …
Kevin Hawes of Assured Home Inspections in Calgary, Alberta (via The Money Pit). Used with permission of the ASHI Reporter. This …
You wouldn't think that a stereo or printer would be using electricity even when they are shut off, but they do. Here's why and …
Drafty windows aren’t the only way air leaks into your home. Your outside walls may have some even bigger holes to worry …
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 …
There are few things as frustrating as running short on electrical outlets in your home. But with a little extra planning, you …
Last year, more than 75 percent of Americans suffered a power outage due to aging, outdated utility systems. To protect …
Wireless Lighting Control Systems add convenience, luxury and security while increasing your home's value.
Filed under: Bargains, Home, Saving, Technology Compact Fluorescent Lamps, or CFL’s for short, have changed a lot in …
Please help me with this. When showering, if my husband flushes the toilet or runs water elsewhere, the temperature of the …
