Installing A Dimmer Switch
A fairly easy home improvement project is installing dimmer switches. Dimmer switches can help create better visual settings in a room depending on the activity the room is being used for. In …

Today I learned something new about how to control the speed of ceiling fans. We have a ceiling fan in our bedroom that we use pretty regularly during the summer. It has three pre-set speeds, …

When we built a our new home we installed this wireless lighting control system from Lutron. This wireless lighting control system is a very versatile product that allows you to replace single pole or three-way …

Today I bought a new electrical tester. In the past I’ve had testers but none that I really liked or trusted. I read some reviews and this Fluke 1AC-A1 II VoltAlert received some decent feedback. …

Leviton 6260M Electronic Timer Switch
Yesterday I received the three Leviton 6260M electronic timer switches that I ordered for the bath fans. These switches allow you to choose pre-set times of 10 min., 20 min., 30 …

In a previous post,Energy Star Qualified Home, I discussed the importance of good ventilation in a well built, “tight” home. I also pointed out that one of the best ways to make sure you’re ventilating …

When we built our new home I installed structured wiring to each room. The structured wiring consists of two CAT5 and two RG6 cables bundled together. This allows each room to have access to phone, …

Structured Wiring Technology
Today’s new homes are much more technologically advanced than in the past. One of the biggest advances lately is the use of “structured wiring” in homes.

Structured wiring consists of installing a bundled wire …