Electrical Parts

Two testers and some basic know-how are all you need to be certain you are working safelyby Clifford A. Popejoy

by Daniel S. Morrison

by Jay Lane

by Rex Cauldwell

by Clifford A. Popejoy

Increased efficiency and better incentives are driving builders and homeowners alike to a cleaner source of electricityby Scott Gibson

Some are illegal, some are dangerous, and some are both—but all are simple to avoidby Joseph Fratello

by Nancy McCoy

Compact fluorescents and light-emitting diodes are energy-efficient alternatives to standard bulbsby Rob Yagid

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

by Jennifer Stimpson

by Nancy McCoy

Open up the space, add smart lighting and sharp design, then, watch a humdrum house become a real humdingerby Nancy McCoy, Peter Judge

Instant Pendant Light converts recessed light fixtures into pendant lightsby Justin Fink

CanCap keeps paint and ceiling texture out of recessed-light cans during constructionby Roe A. Osborn

The Evo System, an aluminum frame-and-track setup that hangs on a series of railsby Justin Fink

by Clifford A. Popejoy

Trade association launches online resource devoted to electrical safety and education

An architect designs a small in-town house that uses sustainable materials, solar energy, and water conservation to improve quality of life (and afford it)by Christopher Stafford