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Home Improvement
Matt Schmitz

VIDEO: How to Open Your Garage Door Manually

When your garage-door opener fails to open the garage door, it’s like: “C’mon, man, you had one job to do!” You’re gonna need to do more than say “open sesame!” — but don’t worry, opening your garage door manually is almost as easy as saying the magic words.

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Home Improvement
Michael Franco

How to Reset a GFCI Outlet

GFCI outlets are designed to immediately cease the flow of electrical current in case an abnormal flow of power is detected. Here's how to reset one.

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Home Improvement
Michael Franco

Can One Bad Outlet Affect Others?

Can one dead outlet impact the rest? The short answer here is yes, but it’s not very common. That said, there are several different reasons why this can happen.

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Home Improvement
Team eLocal

How Much Does It Cost to Rewire a House?

A properly-installed electrical system is essential for your safety, so it's worth knowing how much you’ll need to invest to safely rewire your house.

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Home Improvement
Michael Franco

Why Aren't My Outlets Working?

Do you have an electrical outlet that’s not working? Follow this troubleshooting guide to get yourself back to business in no time at all.

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Home Improvement
Team eLocal

How Much Does It Cost to Install a Generator?

Home backup generators can be a real lifesaver in an emergency, but many homeowners worry about generator installation costs. This guide explains how much you should expect to pay for generator installation by size and type.

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Home Improvement
Matt Schmitz and Lauren Leazenby

VIDEO: Why You Should Never Stick a Knife in the Toaster (and 10 Other Electrical Safety Tips)

Some 400 people per year in the U.S. are electrocuted. That's in addition to 50,000 electrical fires, resulting in 500 deaths, 1,400 injuries and well over a billion in property damage. Follow these 10 household electrical-safety tips to avoid getting an unwanted jolt of reality.

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Home Improvement
Team eLocal

Why Your Outlet Isn't Working (and How to Fix It Yourself)

If an electrical outlet suddenly stops working, you might find yourself panicking about repair costs. Understanding how to fix an outlet — and which issues require an expert — can help you save money and recognize potentially dangerous faults.

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