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Using a Circuit Breaker Finder to add Under-Cabinet Lights

Sandra — Mon, 28 Nov 2016 12:00:58 +0000

I used a Circuit Breaker Finder for the first time while working on my kitchen entry makeover and IT WAS AWESOME! The days of running up and down the stairs 20 times, turning off one breaker at a time and checking to see if it was the right one — are over! This post is sponsored ... Read More about Using a Circuit Breaker Finder to add Under-Cabinet Lights

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Wiring an Outlet – Electrical Outlet Wiring

Sandra — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 12:00:26 +0000

While building my china cabinet, which will house my toaster, I realized that we need to install an electrical outlet. This was easy to do because there was an outlet lower on the wall, that the china cabinet was going to cover. I simply relocated that electrical outlet wiring to the new location. Pulling wires gets ... Read More about Wiring an Outlet – Electrical Outlet Wiring

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How to change a light fixture

Sandra — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 18:58:43 +0000

Over the last couple weeks, while finishing up all the final details in this entry, I decided I didn’t like the old light fixture. Changing a light fixture is a fairly simple task that can be done in about 10-15 minutes. So in between coats of paint, I jumped online and ordered a new light fixture. ... Read More about How to change a light fixture

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Installing LED Shop Lights

Sandra — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 13:25:43 +0000

One thing I absolutely had to change about my workshop was the lighting. It previously had a single florescent fixture to light in the entire shop. There are two large windows so on bright, sunny days I can get by. But after the sun goes down I need a head lamp to get anything done. In a workshop, ... Read More about Installing LED Shop Lights

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Extension cord safety

Sandra — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 15:13:41 +0000

I talk about safety — a lot: wear your safety glasses, protect your lungs and ears, don’t cut yourself! Well here’s another little lesson in safety, one that is often overlooked. This news it’s electrifying! Literally! I made a little discovery in my workshop that opens up a whole new discussion on safety. This is ... Read More about Extension cord safety

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