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Swap an Electrical Receptacle for a GFCI Outlet
A GFCI electrical outlet, or GFI receptacle, is a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. It's an outlet with a built-in circuit breaker for wet areas like kitchens and baths. more...
How to Install a Kitchen Range Hood Vent
Remove cooking odors, smoke, and air-borne grease from the kitchen via siding or roof with an exhaust range or stove hood vent. Install following local building codes. more...
Common Electrical Outlet Configurations
Home electrical wiring is one of the most used and misunderstood of all residential resources. Plumbing and wood framing are logical; electric components are confusing. more...
Install Bathroom Exhaust Fans to Remove Moisture
Bathroom exhaust fans not only remove odor, they remove moisture produced by the shower, minimizing mold, mildew, and wallpaper separating from the drywall. more...
Thin Film Solar Panels Replace Silicone Wafers
Third generation solar panel technology has arrived in the form of Nanosolar's solar cells printed with nanoparticle paint on a metal foil substrate, saving money. more...
Install Home Security Systems to Deter Burglars
Avoid home break-ins, even in gated communities. In a slow economy, protect property by installing home security systems: sound-attenuation monitors and motion sensors. more...
How to Install a Recessed Can Light
Recessed can lights are installed with a few simple tools, like a stud finder. Unlike surface mounts and other lighting fixtures, they don't invade the living space. more...
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How to Choose Analog and Digital Multimeters
By: Yuen Kit Mun
Digital multimeters or multitesters are popular and easy to use, but analog multimeters can be better for some situations. Here's how to choose the right multimeter. more...
Energy Efficient Light Bulbs Save Money and Work
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Martin P Wilson
Traditional light bulbs are inefficient and generate more heat than light. To save money and the planet householders can benefit by choosing alternative greener options. more...
When Do I Need to Find an Electrician?
By: Deborah Percy
Extra health and safety concerns surround electrical work and installations which take place out doors or in wet rooms, bathrooms, ensuites and kitchens. more...
How to Choose Motion Sensor Lights and Switches
By: Yuen Kit Mun
Motion sensors can control almost any type of domestic lighting. This article examines the main types and features. more...
How to Choose Wireless Doorbell Systems
By: Yuen Kit Mun
Wireless doorbells (chimes) require little or no installation. This article examines their limitations and various features and options. more...
Recessed Lighting for Living Rooms
By: Steve Holder
Adding properly located recessed can lights in your living room ceiling can create a completely new ambience if you follow a few simple design guidelines. more...
Installing Recessed Light Fixtures
By: Steve Holder
This "how to" article explains how easy it is to replace an existing surface mounted ceiling light with a modern, elegant recessed can light, and things to watch out for. more...
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