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   Light switches never where you need them?
Wireless home-lighting system practical, inexpensive solution.

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Frequently asked questions about electrical

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Electrical upgrades, Part I
Small projects with a large impact.
Electrical upgrades, Part II
Adding outlets in the garage.
Bringing in an electrician
Don't cut corners on electrical work.
Transfer of power
Transfer switch to keep your house running.
Armored cable: full metal jacket
For wires that need special protection.
Energy conservation calculator
Methods for sizing and defining products.
More how-to information
Books and instructional videos

FOCUS ON ELECTRICAL  

Summer energy tips
The Alliance to Save Energy, the nonprofit advocacy group in Washington, D.C., has consumer advice.

  

SPOTLIGHT  

   Power house
Electricity runs a home. Here's the current info.


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Trouble signs
Voltage testing
Electrical terminology

FEATURED ARTICLES  
Leaking electricity
A fifth of the electricity used by appliances is lost while they are in "standby mode."
Emergency light
A new light bulb can turn your porch light into a signal for help.
»Prepare survival kit for a power outage
Reduce attic heat
Q. Can foil in the attic cut electric bills?

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Why buy expensive bulbs?
Research shows the average homeowner pays about $130 a year for electricity to operate the bulbs in the home. You can reduce that cost by 70 percent.


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A simple worksheet to figure out the cost for any type of lamp
Frequently asked questions about lighting
  



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