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There's plenty to repair or replace in any home. If you have the DIY skills to fix blown fuses or clogged drains, our specialty guide will help you do it.
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How to Drill a Hole in Glass
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Home Repair Skill Levels Explained
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How to Remove a Stuck Recessed Light Bulb
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How to Remove a Recessed Light
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What Is Low-Voltage Wire?
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Why Is My Light Fixture Buzzing?
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How to Install a Wall Sconce
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Kitchen Electrical Code For Outlets, Lighting, and Appliances
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How to Install Recessed Lighting
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The Difference Between Watts vs. Volts
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Amperage, Not Voltage, Poses the Greatest Danger With Electrical Shock
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How to Match Bulb Wattage to Light Fixtures
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8 Different Types of Electrical Testers and How to Choose One
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Determining the Size of Your Main Electrical Service
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How to Set Standard Outlet and Light Switch Heights
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Install a GFCI Circuit Breaker to Protect an Entire Circuit
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How to Convert a Ceiling Light to a Recessed Light
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How to Install an Old Work Electrical Box in an Existing Wall
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Learn How to Calculate Safe Electrical Load Capacities
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How to Install Hardwired Smoke Detectors
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Pros and Cons of Recessed Can Lights
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Common Electrical Projects and How Much They Cost
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Everything You Need to Know About Recessed Lighting
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A Handy Visual Guide to Electrical Boxes
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When to Use a Plastic or Metal Electrical Box
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Follow These Steps to Install an Electrical Junction Box
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Learn How to Select the Right Lighting for Your Closet
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How an Electric Meter Is Wired
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Calculating Loads for Electrical Subpanel Sizing
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Electrical Code Rules for Every Room in the House
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Reduce Your Energy Costs With Electrical Box Insulation
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The Difference Between Electrical Line and Load
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Understanding Your Home's Breaker Box
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11 Ways to Ensure the Safety of Your Outdoor Lighting
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10 Ways You Can Use Solar Energy in Your Home
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Use the Right Extension Cord Gauge for the Job
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Underground vs. Overhead Electrical Service Feeders
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This is Why You Should Never Use Plug Adapters
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6 Tips for Installing Electrical Boxes in Walls
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Basics of Residential Electric Service Drops
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Difference Between Line and Load With GFCI Outlets
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How Does the Electricity Flow at Your House?
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8+ Light Bulb Shapes and Code Meanings
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Understanding Fuses and Fuse Boxes
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An Electrical Subpanel Allows Extra Circuits to Be Added
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How Do Fuses and Fuse Boxes Work?
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How to Protect Your Home Against 7 Common Causes of Fire
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When Does Wattage Matter?
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How to Install Underground Electrical Cables Yourself
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Learn the Basics of Your Home's Electrical System
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What Are the Requirements for Electrical Inspector Checkpoints?
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How to Tell What Size Light Bulb You Can Use
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Is It Legal to Do Your Own Electrical Work?
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Electrical Service Panel Basics For Homeowners
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Brands Matter When Replacing or Adding Defective Circuit Breaker
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Motion Sensor Light Switches and Their Uses
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5 Handy Electrical Remodeling Tricks and Tips
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Choosing the Right Octagon Electrical Box for Your Next Project
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Understanding the Markings on Electrical Switches
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How Do Light Switches Works?