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Light Bulb Buyer’s Guide

LEDs are in. Incandescents are out. Here's everything else you need to know about choosing light bulb types for your home.

These LED Bulbs Could Last Up to 50 Years

See why these lightbulbs could be great for your wallet and the planet.


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We Tried It: Kasa Smart Light Switches

Looking to add smart home functionality without breaking the bank? The Kasa Smart Switch is a brilliant solution.


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What to Do Within the First Year After Moving Into Your New Home

When you move into your new home, there are a number of cleaning tasks, basic projects and upgrades to consider....


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How to Upgrade and Replace Lightbulbs

Replacing outdated lightbulbs in your new home can create the atmosphere you want and lower your electric bill. Here are...

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12 Best Home Improvement Projects Under $100

A little can go a long way when it comes to home improvements. For just $100 you can make some...


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Which is the Correct (and Incorrect) Way to Install an Electrical Outlet?

You may see electrical outlets with the ground facing up or down. Do you know which is right?

Installing a Single-Pole Smart Light Switch

Make your regular light switch smart in five easy steps!


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7 Savvy Answers to Common Questions About Smart Light Switches

This overview will help you decide which smart light switches will work best with your smart home setup.


Smart Light Switches

Easy-to-install smart light switches deliver more safety, convenience and can cut your energy bills.


Adding a Second Doorbell Chime

Two options for installing extra ringers

15 Tips for Choosing LED Bulbs for Your Home

LED lights use less energy, last longer and come in many different colors. If you've been attracted by LED lighting...


Install a CFL or LED Bulb Dimmer Switch

LED- and CFL-compatible dimmers do the job


How to Install Motion Sensor Lights

Automatic night lighting, when and where you need it.


LED Color Changing Light Bulbs

If you haven't yet caught on to the LED color changing light bulb trend, maybe it's time! At the very...


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Install a Super-Easy USB Outlet

Adding a USB outlet is easy enough for a first-time electrician.

How to Replace a Fluorescent Light Bulb

First step? Check the fixture for other problems.


How to Choose the Best USB Outlet for Your Home or Garage

Find out what you need to know about the different types and installation requirements of USB outlets for your home...


3 Easy Ways to Remove a Broken Light Bulb

Safely remove broken light bulbs from fixtures


The Correct Way to Install a Light Bulb

Illuminate yourself to this handy hint to prevent light bulbs from breaking in light sockets. It's the best way to...


How to Install a 3-Way Switch

Convert an existing two-way switch to a three-way switch and run new wire to the second switch location.


Tips for Replacing Fluorescent Bulbs

They may look burned out, but don't get rid of them until the light goes bad


High-Definition TV Wiring

What you need to know about setting up cables for high-def TV.