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Wireless Security and Lighting (segment #10104) With remote use so common, why do homeowners still get up and down to control the lights in their home? Many believe whole house lighting control systems are too expensive, hard to install and too dif... Read More >>		Dimmers (segment #10508) Ever want to set the mood for a special occasion, or just turn down the lights to save on your electric bill? A light dimmer could be your perfect solution. Dimmers can create ambiance and elegance in... Read More >>

Tubular Skylighting (segment #5134) Do you have a problem like this in any of the rooms in your house? We’re in this kitchen and it is really dark. we don’t have any windows so there’s no natural light, no reflected light. But I have a ... Read More >>		Track Lighting (segment #5148) Today, we’re going to add track lighting and the reason we chose this is so the homeowner can aim the lights wherever they need them.... Read More >>

Back Door Entry (segment #5200) If you have neighbors that knock on the back door but sometimes you’re in another part of the house and you don’t hear the knocks. What we’re going to do is put in a back door button s... Read More >>		12 Volt Lighting (segment #5219) When the sun goes down, why not give your landscape a warm glow with these unique exterior lights. I made this 12-volt system using inexpensive materials you can find at your local hardware store or... Read More >>

Tunnel Light (segment #5226) You know recently we installed this Solatube up here to give us extra light in the kitchen. And it works great. However the down side is at night we don’t have a light in here, we did away with the ... Read More >>		Lighting Research Center (segment #5341) Did you know that Americans use over 1-billion light bulbs a year? But it’s not only the type and efficiency of the light bulb that’s important, it’s also how you use them. ... Read More >>

Lightolier - Factory Tour (segment #5342) Today, we're at the Lightolier factory in Falls River, Massachusetts, where we're going to show you how light fixtures are made.... Read More >>		Lighting & Switches (segment #5433) If you’re building a new home, your lights should be exactly the way you want them. They’re like choosing tools... you always pick the right tool for the right job. You do the same thing with lights..... Read More >>

Patio Products (segment #5607) Today on Check This Out, we’ll be checking out some patio products.... Read More >>		Walkway Lighting (segment #5701) You've finally moved into your new house. You've even planted an all-new landscape. Tomorrow night's the big housewarming party. And while these steps are great during the day, at night they may pose ... Read More >>

Landscape Security (segment #5740) Today we'll give you a few ideas on how you can improve the home security at your new house.... Read More >>		Broken Bulb (segment #5884) You may have ended up with this if you've ever tried to get a stuck bulb out of a socket. Here are some quick tips for dealing with this situation.... Read More >>

Outdoor Lights (segment #5970) You have an outdoor light that goes out or flickers, but you know your bulb is good, here's a quick tip on how to get it going again.... Read More >>		Lighting (segment #6044) You'll have a number of factors to consider as you choose lighting fixtures for your new house. What's the look you're after? Do you like Old World or contemporary? Design choices may be your first co... Read More >>

Track Lighting (segment #6136) The lighting in this room isn't very bright, and the homeowners want to turn it into a home office. So today we're going to install track lighting which will allow the homeowner to direct the light wh... Read More >>		Solatube (segment #6227) If you're looking for a way to lower your electric bill, add a Solatube skylight to your home. ... Read More >>

Radio RA (segment #6236) Fumbling around in the dark looking for a light switch can be frustrating and frightening. Lutron solved that problem with RadioRA. ... Read More >>		Fluorescent Lighting (segment #6339) Did you know that fluorescent lights use a fourth of the energy of standard lights? And they last almost ten times as long. Well today we're at Philips Lighting in Salina, Kansas and we're gonna show ... Read More >>

Light Bulbs (segment #6456) With a flip of a switch you can change the entire look of your room - not by changing the lights, but by changing the light bulbs. Here are a few quick tips on light bulbs.... Read More >>		Outdoor Lighting (segment #t31-4-96) You know, as homeowners we do a lot of things to make our homes look better. We mow, we edge, we trim, we paint, and yet, when the sun goes down, you can't tell all this. Let's show you how you can ad... Read More >>

Sun Tunnel Skylights (segment #t38-6-96) You may want to add some natural light in your home, but you just didn't know how to go about it. You didn't want to go through all the hardship of putting in a skylight. We're going to show you an ea... Read More >>		Home Automation - Part 1 (segment #t46-1-96) You may be one of the millions of Americans that have a home computer. Maybe you can balance your checkbook, search the Internet or even play video games on it, but can you do this? "Turn the dining r... Read More >>

Home Automation - Part 2 (segment #t46-2-96) Tim, what do we need besides the telephone to control H.A.L.?... Read More >>		Destination 2000 (segment #t46-4-96) Earlier today we looked at how a computer can control anything electrical in your home. Now we're going to look at how a computer can actually control your most vital electronic, your television.... Read More >>