Smart Home Devices

Running wiring in surface channels eliminates the big job of opening walls.

Easy-to-install smart light switches deliver more safety, convenience and can cut your energy bills.

Install an Exterior Outlet

These DIY home security systems are easy to set up and don't require monthly subscription fees. Secure your home in...

Smart TVs have enhanced at-home entertainment by making it possible to watch streaming services, like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime,...

Can't hear the doorbell from the back of the house? It's easy to correct that by adding a second doorbell...

LED lights use less energy, last longer and come in many different colors. If you've been attracted by LED lighting...

How to wire a new plug safely

Getting out the vacuum may seem like a quick solution for any spill, but some things just aren’t meant to...

Today's smart thermostats aren't just control panels for your heating and air conditioning. These thermostats are equipped with Wi-Fi, sensors,...

If you can install a conventional outdoor light fixture, you can install a motion sensor light, although aiming and adjusting...

Not too long-ago TVs were large and bulky, severely limiting how they could be installed and displayed. Technology has advanced...

What types of receptacle outlets are required by the code?

If you wonder if your lack of love for your vacuum cleaner is damaging your flooring, or jeopardizing your health,...

Master the art of DIY home improvement by following our guide on how to...

Windows come with their own locks, but as a window ages and swells, the lock gradually becomes ineffective. Here are...

You and your family may never have to worry about getting locked out of the house again. 'Smart' door locks-especially...

Installing a pocket door lock is essential for maximum home safety. A professional carpenter details his pocket door hardware installation...

Are you always tripping over extension cords that snake all over the floor of your shop? End that hassle by...

If you haven't yet caught on to the LED color changing light bulb trend, maybe it's time! At the very...

First step? Check the fixture for other problems.

Simply rub the teeth of the key with a sharp pencil until the surface is covered with graphite. Don’t be...

Keep unwanted guests from coming through your doors

Elusive vacuum leaks can create confusion when you're trying to diagnose your car. Here are symptoms to look for, plus...

Spinning pinwheels and slow status bars got you down? Keeping current with the latest technology is usually the fix, but...

Keep your cord from breaking!

Learn how to do this DIY task and save hundreds of dollars with these easy-to-follow instructions.

Convert an existing two-way switch to a three-way switch and run new wire to the second switch location.