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Retrofit Undercabinet Lights in Frameless Cabinets Online Membership Required

Learn how to accommodate undercabinet lighting with frameless European-style cabinets, in this step-by-step article that covers the process from start to finish by Rex Alexander

Four Worry-Free Wiring RepairsOnline Membership Required

Focus on accurate wiring when replacing faulty outlets, switches,and fixturesby Brian Walo

An Electrical Tool KitOnline Membership Required

A professional electrician shares the tools and materials he relies on for the most common wiring tasksby Brian Walo

Tip: Fishing wire with PEX tubingOnline Membership Required

by Brian Walo

Q & A: Outlets in brick wallsOnline Membership Required

by Tom Strianese

Video: There's a Better Way: Drywall Cutting-Tool Protection Strips

An ingenious alternative use for paper-face metal drywall tapeby Charles Miller

Tip: Drywall cutting-tool protection stripsOnline Membership Required

by Greg Langdon

Video: Choosing and Using Electrical Testers

Learn to choose the right tester for the job, and use it with confidenceby Joseph Fratello

Q & A: A bad splice might indicate more problemsOnline Membership Required

by Clifford A. Popejoy

9 Common Wiring Mistakes and Code Violations

Some are illegal, some are dangerous, and some are both—but all are simple to avoidby Joseph Fratello

Q & A: Can compact fluorescents emit warm light?Online Membership Required

by Nancy McCoy

What's the Difference: Green lightbulbsOnline Membership Required

Compact fluorescents and light-emitting diodes are energy-efficient alternatives to standard bulbsby Rob Yagid

Where Do You Want the Blocking?Online Membership Required

Five tradesmen weigh in on where to put solid blocking for stair skirts, grab-bar anchors, and everything else the code leaves outby Justin Fink

Accent Lighting for Your Deck

Integrated with posts, railings, and stair risers, a new generation of exterior-light fixtures provides a wide range of deck-lighting optionsby Justin Fink

Q & A: Kitchen-lighting basicsOnline Membership Required

by Nancy McCoy

Q & A: Should I upgrade ungrounded wiring?Online Membership Required

by Clifford A. Popejoy

Website prevents Juiced Newtons

Trade association launches online resource devoted to electrical safety and education

Low-Voltage Landscape LightingOnline Membership Required

All 12v lighting systems are safe, but quality components and careful installation make the difference over the long haulby Clifford A. Popejoy

Problem-Solving Electrical BoxesOnline Membership Required

Cleverly designed boxes can get you out of trouble quickly during rough-ins and retrofits

Q & A: Can I convert a 220v stove circuit into two 110v circuits?Online Membership Required

by Clifford A. Popejoy

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