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A group of the best LED ceiling lights on a table before installation and testing
Lighting & Electrical

The Best LED Ceiling Lights for Every Room—Recessed, Flush Mount, Smart, and More Tested and Reviewed

By Paul Rankin, Additional research provided by Glenda Taylor

How to Install a Ceiling Fan Where a Ceiling Light Fixture Used to Be
Lighting & Electrical

How to Install a Ceiling Fan Where a Ceiling Light Fixture Used to Be

By Chris Gardner, Theresa Clement

Multiple circuit breaker finder tools lined up on a floor
Lighting & Electrical

The Best Circuit-Breaker Finders for Your Electrical Projects

By Tony Carrick

Two of the best smart light bulbs on artificial turf
Lighting & Electrical

The Best Smart Light Bulbs of 2026

By Timothy Dale, Michelle Larson

Box of Ecosmart Universal Select light bulb sitting on a wood table in front of a house at night
Lighting & Electrical

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
Lighting & Electrical

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
Lighting & Electrical

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
Lighting & Electrical

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

By Stephanie Cronk

Best Light Fixtures to Create a Cozy Home During Chilly Months
Lighting & Electrical

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

By Sandi Schwartz

Lighting Deals at Amazon Under $30
Lighting & Electrical

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

By Glenda Taylor

Smart Plug Deals on Amazon
Lighting & Electrical

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
Lighting & Electrical

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
Lighting & Electrical

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
Lighting & Electrical

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.
Lighting & Electrical

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.
Lighting & Electrical

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.
Lighting & Electrical

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
Lighting & Electrical

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

By Bob Beacham

Person using pliers to splice electrical wires.
Lighting & Electrical

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.
Lighting & Electrical

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

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor, Kat Hodgins