Lighting & Electrical
How to Install a Ceiling Fan
Fan Club You can install a ceiling fan in an afternoon-and enjoy the cost-savings and comfort year-round. We love ceiling fans: they offer s…
How To Install a Light Fixture
Estimated Time: 45 minutes - 1 hour Circuit Tester (we prefer the small GreenLee Voltage Tester) Philips Screwdriver Step Ladder This Little…
Keep Safe with Outdoor Lighting
Night Light! How to Install Outdoor Motion Sensor Lights Ever come home late and get a crawling feeling that someone or something is lurking…
Electricity 101
Electricity n. Electric current used or regarded as a source of power. n. Intense, contagious emotional excitement. Circuit breaker n. An au…
How to Choose Cordless Power Tools
Cut the Cord! Be Jane's Guide to the Best New Power Tools on the Market When it comes to putting power in our hands the cordless revolution…
How To Repaint Iron Railings
Estimated Time: 2-4 hours work time (depending on the size of the job) plus 2-4 hours paint-drying time Metal scraper Scrub brush Small pain…
Pest Control 101
If you think there is only one family living in your house, think again. Families four, six and eight-legged creatures are most likely nestl…
Cut that Cord! Go Wireless!
Work Anywhere in Your House with a Wireless Connection You've been working at the desk in your home office for four straight hours and your…
Outdoor Lighting
In today’s sluggish economy, it’s no surprise that consumers seem more interested in enhancing and upgrading their homes rather than moving…
How To Stop your Ceiling Fan from Wobbling
One of the primary reasons fans wobble is due to loose connections. If you are planning on installing a new fan any time in the near future,…