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Best-Rated Hanging Pendant Lights to Illuminate Your Space with Style

From a Mobius loop of acrylic to pastel matte metal, the latest in lighting is here. Check out these 10...


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How To Replace the Heating Element in an Electric Oven

Electric oven heating element replacement is a surprisingly simply DIY fix. Here's everything you need to know.


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Buyer’s Guide to LED Lights For the Bedroom

The right LED lighting in the bedroom can create an inviting atmosphere that promotes calm, relaxation and, of course, sleep.


10 Best Recessed Lights to Buy for Your Home

Discover the best recessed lights for creating ambiance or accent illumination with this selection of dazzling...


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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...


7 Best Under Cabinet Lighting Options, According to Testing

Our expert product testing team found the best under-cabinet lighting fixtures to transform dim, dull countertops into bright, welcoming...


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Track Lighting Buyer’s Guide

If you think track lighting is an ugly strip of spotlights attached to the ceiling, think again! Here's what you...


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10 Bedroom Lighting Ideas to Give Your Space a Fresh Look

Bedroom lighting is often overlooked. These lighting ideas provide the visibility you need from dawn to dusk.

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How To Test Christmas Lights With a Light Tester

A simple tester helps you fix holiday light strings fast.


What to Know About Recessed Lighting

Recessed lighting, or canned lights, add a clean, minimalistic look to any room. It can be used to illuminate whole...


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How Are Grow Lights Different From Regular Light Bulbs?

You don't need a green thumb to keep the thyme and aloe alive all winter. What you need is a...


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How To Use Grow Lights To Grow Healthy Plants Indoors

From choosing the right bulb to knowing how long to leave it on, here's how to keep you houseplants happy...


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What Is a Smart Meter and How Does It Work?

Wondering why your local utility company installed smart meters? We'll look at what a smart meter is, and what it...


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How to Put Lights On a Christmas Tree

Believe it or not, there's a right way and a wrong way to string Christmas lights.


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Bathroom Chandeliers: What To Know Before You Buy

These trendy light fixtures don’t work in every bathroom. But when they’re right, they’re really right.


Explore Top LED Bathroom Vanity Lights for Modern Elegance

Choosing the best bathroom vanity lighting requires balancing dimensions, design and desired task lighting.


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How to Install a Pendant Light

A simple project that will add another layer of light to your room.

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7 Eye-Popping Nanoleaf Design Ideas

Get inspired by these Nanoleaf design ideas to bathe your home with a new kind of smart light.


12 Best Bathroom Lighting Design Ideas

Give your bathroom a fresh look with these bright (pun intended) bathroom lighting ideas!


8 Best Grow Lights for Indoor Plants

Winter's waning sunlight doesn't mean your plants have to die or go dormant. Replace the lost sunshine with these top...


5 Best Bathroom Shower Lights

These are the best shower light deals on the market.


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Can You Flush the Toilet During a Power Outage?

You may not have lights during a power outage and your refrigerator and microwave won't work, but you should still...


How Long Can You Run a Generator When the Power Goes Out?

Homes that experience extended outages from storms and public service shutoffs need auxiliary power. Are standby generators up to the...

These LED Bulbs Could Last Up to 50 Years

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


10 Things To Look for When Buying a Used Boat

A used boat can save you thousands, compared to the cost of a new boat. But, as with a used...


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Why Is One Receptacle Outlet Slot Bigger Than the Other?

One receptacle outlet slot is bigger than the other to keep you safe from a rogue wire in your hairdryer,...


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How To Protect Your Home From Lightning Strikes

Installing preventative measures that provide lightning protection will save you money in the long run.


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10 Best Pergola Lighting Ideas

Add some sparkle and glow to your outdoor space with these creative pergola lighting ideas.


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New Homeowner’s Guide To Solar Power

Is solar technology a good fit for the 21st century homeowner? Here's an overview of traditional and DIY solar options.