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Tricks for Running Wiring Through Your Walls

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How to Upgrade Your Home to 220 Volt Service

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  • Code Compliance

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National Electrical Code® Updates You Should Follow

National Electrical Code® Updates You Should Follow

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  • General Electrical

  • Safety

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50 Need to Know Electrical Terms to Help You Talk to An Electrician

50 Need to Know Electrical Terms to Help You Talk to An Electrician

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Happy Birthday, Thomas Edison!

Happy Birthday, Thomas Edison!

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Sunday Night Lights: What Does it Take to Light up the Big Game??

Sunday Night Lights: What Does it Take to Light up the Big Game??

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  • Lighting

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The Man Behind Edison: Lewis Howard Latimer

The Man Behind Edison: Lewis Howard Latimer

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Is Your Light Switch Worn Out? How to Tell and Fix It

Is Your Light Switch Worn Out? How to Tell and Fix It

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  • Lighting

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How to Install a Windmill in Your Backyard

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Learn the Difference Between Green and Renewable Energy

Learn the Difference Between Green and Renewable Energy

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Make Your Dryer More Energy Efficient With a Few Simple Tricks

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Pull the Plug on Energy Vampires

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Which AC Units Use the Most Electricity?

Which AC Units Use the Most Electricity?

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A Brief History of Plug Design

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Malfunctioning Appliances Can Cause Electrical Damage

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  • Safety

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Build a Clever Wall Safe With Electrical Outlet Hardware

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Child Proofing Outlets, Plugs and Cords

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Clean Your Electronics Regularly and Carefully

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FAQs

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Happy Anniversary to Benjamin Franklin’s Lightning Experiment

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