Lights and Power Cables

Free Captive Pipes and Cables
Safely remove wires and water lines that are running through studs during demolition.
Downlights for Every Budget
Understand lumens, ceiling brightness, beam spread, tilt, and color options to make a wise choice on a common fixture that can range from $75 to $750 or more.
Portable Landscape-Light Tester
Use cordless-tool batteries to test low-voltage landscape light fixtures and reveal poor electrical connections before the cables are installed.
Phantom Flickering Bulbs
Static electricity, "leaky" dimmer switches, or one of several sources of electromagnetic radiation may be to blame for occasional flashes of light from fluorescent fixtures that are switched off.
Get a Grip on Light Bulbs
A DIY tape handle simplifies swapping blown bulbs.
Flagpole Bracket Holds a Light
My garage is also my workshop, so most of my projects involve hauling my tools to the driveway. Frequently, I am close to finishing a project as the sun sets.…
DeWalt DCL 061 Worklight
Bright light
Use a Scrap of Electrical Cable to Make a Flexible Flashlight Stand
Romex isn't just for electricity anymore! Make your own handy light snake with a few wraps of this easily-formable wire.
A better work light for cramped conditions
I had to make some urgent plumbing repairs under a kitchen sink, so I hunted around for my flashlight. Its batteries were dead, so I reluctantly set up a 300w…
Heli-Tube Spirally Cut Cable Wrap Review
Designed to wrap around the frayed end of a power tool cord, Heli-Tube Spirally Cut Cable Wrap protects the cord and provides a larger bending radius than simply wrapping the cord with electrical tape

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