Powering the House: Introduction
In this week's episode of Home IQ we're lighting up the Oberg's new home from the wires behind the walls to the beautiful chandelier in the foyer. Before the electricians arrive to start running the lines, known as the "electrical rough-in," ... [... more]
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Powering the House: Electrical Rough-In
Before the electrical contractor can start with the rough-in, all of the homeowners' lighting and electrical decisions must be made and documented on the floor plans. If this is done beforehand it makes life much easier on the electrician. Brad ... [... more]
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Powering the House: Running the Electrical Wiring
Now that all the electrical boxes, switches and receptacles have been set, it's time for the electricians to run the wire. The first order of business is to drill the holes for the wires ( The design for bringing electrical power to a room or ... [... more]
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Powering the House: Let There Be Light
In this final segment of "Powering the House," test their new lighting technology. For example, Brad and Lynn Oberg will be able to group their lights into zones ( The Oberg lighting system (from Lutron Electronics -- see Resources, below, for . [... more]
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Lighting Basics
Lighting is a key visual element in any home. Not only does it allow you to see where you're walking (we've probably all rammed our leg into the coffee table at one point or another!), it can also set a mood or highlight prized possessions. When ... [... more]
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Timers & Sensors on Interior Lights
A house that sits dark all evening tells a prowler that no one is home. But so does a light that burns all day in the living-room window. Timers are effective, inexpensive insurance against drawing unwanted attention from a prowler -- and not ... [... more]
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World Imports 3749-34 Hastings 9 Light Chandelier, Aged ...
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Sea Gull Lighting 4975BLE - Fluorescent Light
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Replacing Interior Light Fixtures
Replacing light fixtures is an easy way to update your decor. Do those old light fixtures get you down? Are they rusted, broken, paint spattered, ugly or woefully outdated? Replacing existing light fixtures is usually not too difficult. The job ... [... more]
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Antique Pewter 3-Light Pendant
This 3-light pendant is an ideal interior lighting sources for your kitchen island, billiard/pool tables, home bars or game rooms. It features faux alabaster glass shades with steel construction in clean-looking antique pewter finish. [... more]
$89.97
The Home Depot |
Antique Pewter 2-Light Island Light
This 2-light pendant is an ideal interior lighting sources for your kitchen island, billiard/pool tables, home bars or game rooms. It features faux alabaster glass shades with steel construction in clean-looking antique pewter finish. [... more]
$109.00
The Home Depot |
Textured Rust Finish 2 Light Island Light
Featuring scrolled ironwork with faux alabaster glass shades in a textured rust finish, this 2-light island light is an ideal interior lighting source for your kitchen island, billiard/pool table, home bar or game room. [... more]
$229.00
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