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Accent Lighting for Your Deck

Integrated with posts, railings, and stair risers, a new generation of exterior-light fixtures provides a wide range of deck-lighting options by Justin Fink

Q & A: Kitchen-lighting basicsOnline Membership Required

by Nancy McCoy

Adding an Outside OutletOnline Membership Required

Did you ever need power in the backyard? Here's how to get it.by Clifford A. Popejoy

Subpanels Bring Big Amps to Distant SpacesOnline Membership Required

If the kitchen's a long way from the service entrance, a subpanel can add convenience and save energyby Clifford A. Popejoy

Sizing an Electrical Service

Although a 200-amp service is adequate for most residences, calculating the actual load is a good idea. This chart from Code Check Electrical can help you with your calculations.by Clifford A. Popejoy

Lighting Design for the Living RoomOnline Membership Required

Layered levels of lighting and fixture placement go a long way toward giving this space a whole new lookby Nancy McCoy

A Look at Bathroom LightingOnline Membership Required

Choosing lamps and fixtures that will give you the most natural-looking and energy-efficient lightingby Andrew Wormer

Tip: Documenting projectsOnline Membership Required

by Howard Furst

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