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Home Improvement - Lighting and Electric

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Dimmer Switch Tripped Breaker
I recently made the 3 lights that I had in the basement into 10 can lights. I also added a dimmer switch to that, which made the GFI in the garage permanently tripped. Therefore the outlets outside do not work at all because there is only one breaker. What should I do?
Posted on: 11/12/2009 | 1 Feedback(s)
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Save Electricity with Motion Detector Light Switches
A good way to save on electric bills, especially when you have someone in the home who forgets to turn out the lights, is to install motion detector switches. These are great.
Posted on: 11/10/2009 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Use Timer Light Switches for Easily Forgotten Lights
Purchase timer light switches and install in the bathrooms, kids rooms or any room were lights may be forgotten on. The timers automatically shut the lights off after 15 to 60 minutes or whatever the time is on the one you purchase.
Posted on: 11/05/2009 | 1 Feedback(s)
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Reflective Decorative Tape on Your Breaker Box
Be safe during power outages! Use some sort of reflective paint, stickers or tape on your breaker box, such as I have done in the photo.
Posted on: 10/07/2009 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Removing Broken Light Bulbs
I would like to know how to remove broken light bulb.
Posted on: 09/19/2009 | 4 Feedback(s)
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Garden: Shepherds Hooks With Lanterns
All the garden experts recommend adding height to the garden, and to that end I have almost 20 shepherds hooks collected through the years tucked in various gardens to draw the eye up.
Posted on: 09/15/2009 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Lighting for a Recreation Room
I need ideas on installing lights in a room that is 40'x40' with a 13' ceiling. The room is for kids to play basketball, dodgeball, etc. so I do not want anything in the ceiling, due to damage from playing. Any ideas?
Posted on: 09/10/2009 | 1 Feedback(s)
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Removing a Stuck Light Bulb
How do I get a stuck light bulb out of a socket?
Posted on: 09/01/2009 | 2 Feedback(s)
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Fixing a Fluorescent Ceiling Light
My fluorescent kitchen light works sometimes.
Posted on: 08/24/2009 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Color Advice for Exterior Light Fixtures
How do I choose what color exterior wall light should be used for an all white house? Do I use brass, white, pewter, silver, etc. The door is also white. Should the door locks match the light?
Posted on: 08/24/2009 | 3 Feedback(s)
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