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Always Have the Best Color Light with this Award-Winning LED Bulb

By Sandi Schwartz

A group of the best LED lantern options lit up on the ground in a wooded area

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The Best LED Lanterns of 2026 for Camping and Emergencies

By Tony Carrick, Tiffany Lewis

DuroMax 13000 Watt Dual Fuel Generator Cyber Monday deal can back up a home

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Amazon Dropped This 13,000W DuroMax Generator to Its Lowest Price Yet for Cyber Monday

By Glenda Taylor

Govee's Permament Lights Hit All Time Low During Black Friday

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Amazon Is Blowing Out Govee Lighting for Cyber Monday at Clearance Prices

By Stephanie Cronk

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The Right Types of Christmas Lights for Indoor and Outdoor Holiday Displays

By Deirdre Mundorf, Updated by Margaret Foley

Best Light Fixtures to Create a Cozy Home During Chilly Months

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The Best Light Fixtures to Create a Cozy Home During Chilly Months

By Sandi Schwartz

Lighting Deals at Amazon Under $30

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Amazon Lighting Deals Start at $5—Rivaling Black Friday Prices

By Glenda Taylor

Smart Plug Deals on Amazon

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Smart Outdoor Plugs for Holiday Lights Are Up to 40% Off at Amazon

By Glenda Taylor

BobVila.com Announces the 2025 Gifts of the Year

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These 37 Home and DIY Essentials Are So Good, We’re Naming Them the Gifts of the Year

By Jasmine Harding

The Best Multimeters Options

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We Put the Best Multimeters to the Test. Our Top Pick is Ideal for Both Beginners and Pros

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

Brightech String Lights are on sale for Prime Day 2025

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Our Favorite Solar String Lights Are 33% Off Just for October Prime Day

By Glenda Taylor

Reliable and powerful outdoor motion-activated lights grouped together on a table.

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The Best Outdoor Motion Sensor Lights Will Keep Your Home Safe Without Wasting Energy

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

Od power strip overloaded with too many cords plugged into it.

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15 Things You Should Never Plug Into a Power Strip

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Tony Carrick, Updated by Daryna Tobey

A group of the best outdoor power strips in a yard before testing.

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We Spent 15 Hours Testing The Best Outdoor Power Strips—These Are Our Top Picks for Holiday Light Displays and More

By Tony Carrick

The Best Whole-House Surge Protector Options

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The Best Whole-House Surge Protector is Highly Rated and Affordable

Person using pliers to splice electrical wires.

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How to Splice Wires for Home Electrical Projects

By Robert Ferguson, Bob Vila, Gretchen Heber

A bunch of the best light bulbs on a table before testing.

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The Best Light Bulbs for All Your Home’s Lighting Needs, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor, Kat Hodgins

Best Light Bulbs

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We Tested 7 Popular LED Light Bulbs—This is the Best One for Everyday Use

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor, Kat Hodgins

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Americans Are Putting Off This Home Project in 2025 (Here’s Why You Shouldn’t)

By Sandi Schwartz

How to Set a Light Timer

Lighting & Electrical

5 Mistakes You’re Making When Setting a Light Timer Before Vacation

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.