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Underwriters Laboratory dedicates its organization to guaranteeing products meet stringent safety standards. Smoke detectors, extension cords and many products in between have a UL sticker. This [...]

What is a shower with low water pressure but a standing sponge bath? It may take longer to wash, use up the warm water and leave you with a cold rinse. The culprit may be a clogged showerhead. [...]

Frequently, a burned out light bulb may not be the bulb’s fault. The electrical wiring may not have a strong connection, causing the bulb to burn out faster. Other common issues include [...]

You won’t find aluminum wiring in modern residential branch-circuit wiring, but in the 1960s and 1970s, aluminum was common. During the 60s and 70s copper prices led home builders to use single [...]

Putting an air conditioner in the attic seems to make perfect sense. There are no ugly window units. There is no bulky central A/C unit in the utility area. There is just cool dry air gently [...]