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Bath Lighting and Flooring (03:55)
Learn how to select the best lighting and flooring for your bathroom.
Install Recessed Lighting (05:32)
Host Paul Ryan gives a tutorial in installing recessed lighting.
Sweat Equity IQ: Lighting (01:00)
Consider replacing outdated light fixtures. Here's how to do it yourself.
Motion-Activated Lights (02:45)
Learn how to install motion-sensor lights to the exterior of your home.
Basic Guide to Home Lighting (01:00)
Create the right mix of lighting with this basic design guide.
Putting in a Dimmer Switch (01:52)
Create ambiance by installing a dimmer to any light switch.
Rewiring a Lamp (01:44)
Nathan Haun demonstrates how simple it is to rewire a table lamp.
Wiring for Exterior Lighting (01:00)
Wire exterior lighting yourself following this guidelines and safety tips.
Kitchen Chandelier (01:21)
Paul Ryan and the homeowners install a kitchen chandelier.
Under Cabinet Lighting (01:52)
Paul Ryan shows how to hard-wire lighting under kitchen cabinets.

Best Electrical Wire Stripper (00:55)
Take a look at a great wire stripping tool that is a snap to use.
Great Electric Circuit Tracer (01:43)
Try a cool multi-purpose tool that helps track down electrical problems.
Alternating Current (02:14)
Matt demonstrates the difference between alternating and direct current.
Electrical Safety Devices (02:24)
Matt tells how the industry is working to make electrical appliances safer.
Electrical Safety (01:06)
Matt tells how electricity works and how to stay safe when working with it.
Electrical Safety (03:20)
Too many tools plugged into an extension cord: dangerous or just hype?
Removing an Outlet (01:25)
Find out how to safely remove an unused outlet from your home.
Overloaded Circuits (00:48)
Home electronics are better than ever...just don't overload your circuits!
Fishing a Wire Through Walls (00:23)
It's tricky to do! Here's a helpful hint for feeding wires through walls.
Breakers vs. Fuses (01:06)
Learn about the safety features of fuses and circuit breakers.