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How to Use a Multimeter
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A volt-ohm-milliammeter, or VOM, is typically used for more serious electrical troubleshooting and repairs. Find out why to add a VOM to your toolkit.
How to Replace a Circuit Breaker
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The electricity in your house keeps going off, and you think you may have to replace a circuit breaker. Learn how to replace a circuit breaker in this article.
What is hook-and-loop sandpaper?
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Many electric sanders use sandpaper discs that can be attached and removed just like Velcro. Learn more about hook-and-loop sandpaper in this article.
How Dimmer Switches Work
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A regular light switch takes care of off and on. A dimmer switch handles off, on and everything in between. Find out what this clever switch does with electrical current.
A Guide to Home Safety
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Home safety is an important issue. Learn valuable safety precautions that will reduce the risk of an injury or death occurring in your home.
How to Repair a Dryer
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A dryer is a large drum into which wet laundry is loaded. Air heated by a gas heater or electric heating element is blown through the drum to dry clothes. Learn to repair a dryer.
How Emergency Power Systems Work
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Most of us are entirely dependent on electricity, so a power outage can become seriously annoying. Learn about the generators and inverters that can put an end to home power failures.
Why are my power bills so high? Which appliances use the most power?
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Just reading a power bill is a tricky way to determine what appliances are using the most power. Learn why your power bills are so high.
How Microwave Cooking Works
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Microwave ovens are popular because they cook food in an amazingly short amount of time. They are also extremely efficient in their use of electricity because a microwave oven heats only the food -- and nothing else.
How does a time-of-use program with the power company work?
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Chances are your power company in your area advertises a "time-of-use" program. But what exactly does this mean and can you really save on your power bill by signing up for this type of service?