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How to Install an In-Line Light Switch
Installing an in-line switch to a lamp or light will add a measure of convenience to using the light. This holds especially true if the lamp itself is in a difficult or awkward place to reach. An in-line switch is a simple device that operates by interrupting the flow of current when it's in the "of
22 AWG Bare Copper Compared to 22 AWG Tinned Copper
Bare copper and tinned copper are actually very similar to each other because they both have a base of bare copper. Both are manufactured exactly the same until it comes times to add the tin portion of "tinned copper". Once the bare copper is fully manufactured it will be sent through a ti
What is a Twin Gear Juicer?
Twin gears are the juicing pinnacle; they often cost the most of course but offer the most precise juicing and the best yield. Twin gear juicers work by using two counter rotating gears that roll together compressing the juicing material allowing the juice to run between the gears. A profiled front
What Can Be Done With Dishwasher Space?
Once upon a time, there were no dishwashers in the kitchen, except for the two-legged variety. Today, with the sinking economy, and the push for minimalist or green living, many homeowners are choosing not to install or to replace the dishwasher that sat in that space near the sink. If you are one o
How to Set a Circuit Breaker
If you're renovating or a building home addition, it may be necessary to add a branch circuit to your home's electrical panel to provide power to your revamped rooms. Setting a new circuit breaker is a task that you can do yourself with a little care and know-how, along with the right tools. Doing t
How to Install an External Hood for a Dryer Vent
All dryers need to be vented to the outside. If your gas dryer uses natural gas, this is especially important due to the carbon monoxide that is contained in dryer vent exhaust. Depending on where your dryer is located, it may vent straight out the wall, the venting may run up the wall a little and
How to Remove the Front of a Sunbeam Air Conditioner
Sunbeam air conditioners are an economical way to cool specific rooms in your home. Sunbeam manufacturers window units as well as portable air conditioners. The filter on most of the company's units has its own frame and simply pulls out. Some window units require removal of the front grill to acces
Keep Your Lights On When the Lights Go Out
Most home and business owners have given at least a few minutes thought to buying a generator. You might see a generator somewhere, or hear a story on the news during a storm about power outages, and think, "Maybe I should get one." But you most likely shrugged off the thought and decided
Cooking Appliances
We all use the kitchen every day of our lives, or are at least effected by one if you are lucky enough to have someone else cook for you. Here we look at the different types of cooking appliances on offer.
How to Winterize an Attic Fan
Attic fans pull cool air in from the outside and circulate it through your house, venting hot air to the outside. Using an attic fan can help you turn on the air conditioning later in the summer and shut it off sooner in the fall, saving you money. Iowa State University Extension reports that an att
How to Light an Atwood Hydro-Flame Furnace
"Roughing it" in the wilderness is no longer what it used to be. People have chosen to swap their camping tents for a recreational vehicle. These "mobile tents" even offer their users water heating fixtures. One of the most popular heating fixtures is the Atwood Hydro-Flame furnace. RV owners and re
Comparison of LG Dryers
GE, Kenmore, Maytag and Whirlpool dominate sales in the clothes dryer market, according to Consumer Reports, but they're not the only players in the laundry appliance game. LG ranks among the manufacturers competing for your dollar. The company offers more than three dozen dryers, including several
Espresso Pod Machines - Single Serve Coffee Makers
The new generation of coffee pod machines are taking a much different angle and saying that today's coffee drinker is much more critical of the freshness and taste of coffee. This is proven by the soaring popularity of Starbucks and specialty coffee houses on every street corner. People want co
Buying Pink Dinnerware
Even Corelle, the unbreakable dinnerware makers have ventured into making pink dinnerware now, with their beautiful "Impressions Pink" styled dinnerware. It features elegant pink and peach blossoms that are attractively framed in what they call Williamsburg blue, thus creating a style that
How to Repair Broken Eyeglass Frames With Silver Solder
Eyeglass frames have earpieces that fold up to close them when they are not in use. The repeated actions of putting glasses on and off causes stress on the frame. Bumping your glasses on things while working, accidentally sitting or stepping on them or leaving them where the family pet finds them ca
What Makes Clothes Shrink in the Washer & Dryer?
Heat is usually the culprit behind the shrinkage of clothes. Very hot water in the washing machine or high-heat drying, either from a laundry dryer or even hot heat from the sun will reduce the size of clothes, especially cotton fabrics. For natural animal fabrics, like wool or mohair, the simple ag
Vector Pocket Power Inverter Repair
Vector is a company that produces power inverters. The Vector Power Pocket Inverter is a small portable device that can convert DC power into AC power. This device can be used with accessory outlets located in vehicles and cars and with jump-starters. The problems you may encounter with this device
How to Install a Pool Electrical Outlet
Pool outlets are normally installed near the pool to run such pool equipment as pumps and lights. Since these outlets are both outside and near water, they need to be ground-fault circuit interrupt protected. Since older homes may have had this outlet installed before this rule was implemented, you
Updated Wiring and Electrical Panel Upgrades Can Keep Your Home Safe and Functional
Have you noticed that your home is in need of new electrical wiring? Are you fixing up an old home and need help with the electrical work? There are many signs that a home needs electrical upgrades, and they are not things to ignore.
Battery Operated Heater Safety for Inside Use
When thinking about buying a battery operated heater or one of its alternatives and plan to use it indoor, you probably wonder just how safe they are. This comes as a consequence of several news of the dangers of using propane gas heaters when placed in small spaces. The danger comes from the carbon