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Avoiding Flood Damage Protecting Your Property
Flood protection can involve a variety of changes to your house and property–changes that can vary in complexity and cost. You ... |
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Bulb Types
To choose the right lamp, you should consider the best bulb to get the job done. There are 3 commonly used bulb types: 1) ... |
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Extension Cord Overload
Don't overload extension cords by plugging in appliances that draw a total of more watts than the rating of the cord. Use ... |
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Exterior Lighting
Exterior lighting is one of the best places to use CFLs (compact fluorescent lamps) because of their long life. If you live in ... |
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Ground Fault Interruptors
Ground fault interruptors, or gfi's, are electrical outlets designed to automatically trip off if a fault occurs. Gfi's are ... |
 
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Installing a Lightning Rod
The lightning rod system installed on the Dream Garage by J & G Lightning Protection, inc. of Pittsburgh, PA will draw the ... |
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Lightning Damage
In addition to direct strikes, lightning generates electrical surges that can damage electronic equipment some distance from ... |
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Lightning Paths
There are three main ways lightning enters homes and buildings: (1) a direct strike, (2) through wires or pipes that extend ... |
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Lightning Protection
Behind the Scenes - Dream Garage |
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Outdoor Lighting
Use outdoor lights with a photocell unit or a timer so they will turn off during the day. |
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Outdoor Speakers Installation
Bob discusses the installation of outdoor speakers with Daryl Foster. The Bose speakers are made specifically for outdoor use ... |
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Rooftop Antennas
Before you install a rooftop antenna or satellite dish, be sure it is away from any power lines. It's best to locate antennas ... |
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Splicing Wires
To get professional-looking splices in wiring without electrical tape, try head-shrinkable tubing. Slip a tube on one of the ... |
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Testing Electrical Cords
Electrical cords are simple in operation and simple to test and replace. |
