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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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?