We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you think of your home's electricity, what comes to mind? Probably light fixtures, switches, and outlets. You may even know how a GFCI ...

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Q: The center light in our dining room is not over the table because we now have a large shelving unit against the wall. What suggestions do you have regarding lighting over the table? A: This is a ...

Conductor damage during installation is one consequence of under sizing junction and pull boxes. This damage is often not apparent until post-installation cable testing. Then, after the boxes are ...

In electrical work, installation requirements can be found in a variety of codes such as building, fire/life safety, or energy. Although trade specialists (such as electricians) may be experts in ...

Hylec-APL has revamped its tool-less Debox SL junction box to make it easier to use. Now the 16A four-circuit UL/VDE-compliant terminal block inside has green twin-lever actuators that visually ...

The roofline lighting appears to be simple from the ground, just a few soffit lights, a few wall lights, and maybe a motion light at the corner of the garage. However, when you get up close, it is in ...

I'm trying to add a light to the ceiling of my basement stairwell but I have a question.<BR><BR>Right now the basement stairwell is finished with drywall and above the ceiling are the steps for the ...