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How To Install an Isolated-Ground Receptacle
Posted By: d_giordano
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Category: Home Improvement & Gardening;
October 20, 2008
Author Lowes.com;
Website: www.lowes.com
A surge protector is the most common way to protect computers and other sensitive electronic equipment from power surges and spikes, but you shouldn't stop there. Isolated-ground circuits and receptacles increase your sensitive electronics' resistance to surges. An isolated-ground also provides a clean grounding path to the service panel and reduces electromagnetic noise that can interfere with
How To Install Three-Way Switches
Posted By: d_giordano
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Category: Home Improvement & Gardening;
October 20, 2008
Author Lowes.com;
Website: www.lowes.com
Three-way switches are very handy— they are great for controlling lights in long hallways or rooms with multiple entrances and exits. Using these simple instructions, a homeowner with some electrical experience should be able to complete the project in four to five hours. If you are not comfortable performing electrical work, hire a licensed electrician.
How To Install a Programmable Thermostat
Posted By: d_giordano
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Category: Home Improvement & Gardening;
October 20, 2008
Author Lowes.com;
Website: www.lowes.com
Tired of heating or cooling an empty house while you're away? In about an hour, you can be on your way to a more comfortable home. Depending on the model you select, you can program day and night temperatures and even a setting for every day of the week. You'll be more comfortable with your heating and cooling bill too.
How To Install a Phone Jack
Posted By: d_giordano
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Category: Home Improvement & Gardening;
October 20, 2008
Author Lowes.com;
Website: www.lowes.com
Telephones, fax machines and personal computers are entering America's homes at a phenomenal rate. With this technology comes the need for "somewhere to plug it all in." Suddenly you realize there aren't enough phone jacks. Well, you can fix that yourself.
How To Install a Garage Door Opener
Posted By: d_giordano
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Category: Home Improvement & Gardening;
October 20, 2008
Author Lowes.com;
Website: www.lowes.com
Like an electronic greeter, your automatic garage door opener welcomes you home. It allows you to enter the garage without getting out of your vehicle, thereby enhancing security and protecting you from the elements. It can even turn on a light as it opens.
This article illustrates the basic steps involved in the installation of a garage door opener. In most cases, an opener system can be
This article illustrates the basic steps involved in the installation of a garage door opener. In most cases, an opener system can be
