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There are many reasons why you might want to learn how to install an electrical outlet in your home. Perhaps the outlet is worn out and is no longer functioning properly, or perhaps you simply want to update the outlet. Whatever the reason, this is a relatively easy project to tackle. You’ll need the following […]

There’s no denying that there’s a lot to love about fluorescent lights. They’re energy efficient and they last a long time, plus they pack a big visual punch. However, fluorescent bulbs can also be very tricky. That’s why we’ve compiled this list on how to troubleshoot fluorescent lights when they no longer seem to be

Bathroom fans help circulate air and remove moisture in the air. We recommend installing a fan in any bathroom that has a tub or shower. Installing, upgrading, or replacing bathroom fans are common projects that we work on. However, some people take pride in DIY projects. Bathroom fans are actually relatively simple, so we wanted

If you are the kind of person who routinely forgets to turn out the lights before you leave your house then a light switch timer might be a good solution. You can set each of your home lights to shut down during the hours you know you’ll be at work, for example. This is the

Many people’s outdoor electrical outlets are not actually up to electrical code anymore. They may lack GFCI switches or have the old-style outdoor outlet covers you see in the image here in this post. This is a relatively easy DIY project. However, as always, it is important to call a professional electrician if you feel

We have recently begun repairing AC units. One thing that we’re finding is that many problems can be averted if you take the time to perform some basic maintenance on your AC. This starts with changing your AC filters before they get too dirty. That means changing those filters at least every 60 days (and

As the warmer months approach it’s time to start thinking about outdoor entertaining. If you know how to install deck lighting you can easily make a party or BBQ last that much longer. There are of course many, many ways to install deck lighting. However, as far as DIY projects go simple is usually best.

Learning how to install a whole house surge protector can protect every appliance in your home against a power surge. Contrast this benefit with the comparatively minor benefit of using surge protectors directly at the outlet. Power surges can happen very quickly and they can damage any of your devices, not just your computers as

If one of the breakers in your home trips again and again then you might have a bad circuit breaker. However, before we start telling you how to replace a circuit breaker we should tell you that this is something of an intermediate project. Unlike some of the other projects we’ve talked to you about