12 Home Office Lighting Ideas
Create a work environment that's beautiful and functional, too, with inspiration taken from these lighting ideas.
How To Light a Living Room With No Overhead Lighting
The key to brightening up a living room without overhead lighting is layers. Here are our 13 picks, from top...
8 Hallway Lighting Ideas for Your Home
Find out how to make your hallway brighter and more welcoming with these stylish lighting ideas.
14 Over Kitchen Sink Lights That Are Functional and Stylish
From pendants to flush mounts, modern to classic, the right over kitchen sink light adds style and brightens up your...
How To Splice Wires
Doing some DIY electrical work? Electrical circuits are only as safe as the splices you make. Learn how to splice...
What Is UL Listed and Why Does It Matter?
UL is the gold standard of safety and compliance testing, but what is UL listed? Family Handyman breaks it down.
13 Flashlight Tips and Tricks
Flashlights do more than brighten up a dark room. Here are some brilliant flashlight tips and tricks that just might...
9 Best Kitchen Light Fixtures
Make your kitchen warm, inviting and tailored to the tasks at hand with these best-of kitchen light fixtures.
The Best Bedroom Ceiling Lights
The bedroom of your dreams awaits. Set the mood with just the right light.
Family Handyman Approved: Wago Lever Nuts
Wary of cheap, twist-on wire nuts? Then try these from Wago.
How to Choose Dining Room Light Fixtures
Want to give your dining room a new look? Something simple like a new light fixture can make a huge...
Bathroom Light Fixtures Buying Guide
Bathroom lighting merits as much attention as in any other room. For safety, utility and relaxation, choose bathroom light fixtures...
10 Best Pendant Light Fixtures for Your Home
From a Mobius loop of acrylic to pastel matte metal, the latest in lighting is here. Check out these 10...
How To Replace the Heating Element in an Electric Oven
Electric oven heating element replacement is a surprisingly simply DIY fix. Here's everything you need to know.
10 Kitchen Lighting Design Ideas
Add brightness and style to your kitchen with these lighting ideas from Instagram.
Buyer’s Guide To LED Bedroom Lights
The right LED lighting in the bedroom can create an inviting atmosphere that promotes calm, relaxation and, of course, sleep.
10 Best Recessed Lights to Buy for Your Home
Recessed lights can be used to provide ambiance or accent illumination. If you're in the market, here's a roundup of...
Light Bulb Buyer’s Guide
LEDs are in. Incandescents are out. Here's everything else you need to know about choosing light bulb types for your...
10 Best Under Cabinet Lighting Options
The best under cabinet lighting fixtures transform dim, dull countertops into a bright and welcoming workspace.
Track Lighting Buyer’s Guide
If you think track lighting is an ugly strip of spotlights attached to the ceiling, think again! Here's what you...
10 Bedroom Lighting Ideas
Bedroom lighting is often overlooked. These lighting ideas provide the visibility you need from dawn to dusk.
How to Use a Light Tester to Fix Christmas Lights
A simple tester helps you fix holiday light strings fast.
What to Know About Recessed Lighting
Recessed lighting, or canned lights, add a clean, minimalistic look to any room. It can be used to illuminate whole...
How To Choose the Best Bathroom Light Fixtures
New bathroom light fixtures can radically change the look of a bathroom, from sparse and utilitarian to warm and luxurious.
How Are Grow Lights Different From Regular Light Bulbs?
You don't need a green thumb to keep the thyme and aloe alive all winter. What you need is a...
How To Use Grow Lights To Grow Healthy Plants Indoors
From choosing the right bulb to knowing how long to leave it on, here's how to keep you houseplants happy...
What Is a Smart Meter and How Does It Work?
Wondering why your local utility company installed smart meters? We'll look at what a smart meter is, and what it...
How to Put Lights On a Christmas Tree
Believe it or not, there's a right way and a wrong way to string Christmas lights.
Bathroom Chandeliers: What To Know Before You Buy
These trendy light fixtures don’t work in every bathroom. But when they’re right, they’re really right.
8 Best Bathroom Vanity Lights To Liven Your Space
Choosing the best bathroom vanity lighting requires balancing dimensions, design and desired task lighting.
How to Install a Pendant Light
A simple project that will add another layer of light to your room.