The Family Handyman on MSN

15 Electrical Mistakes Homeowners Make

They’re inexpensive and easy to use, and they help keep you safe when doing DIY electrical work. Solution: Test. Use. Verify. First, test the tester by holding it to a known live circuit, like a ...
Hackaday

Splashflag: Raising The Flag On A Pool Party

Some things are more fun when there are more folks involved, and enjoying time in the pool is one of those activities. Knowing this, [Bert Wagner] started thinking of ways to best coordinate pool ...
CNET

Take These 7 Devices Out of Extension Cords or Surge Protectors Immediately, an Electrician Explains

If you live in an older house or apartment, it's not always easy to find enough wall plugs, especially with the number of appliances and devices we use these days. For certain products, extension ...
Homes and Gardens on MSN

How to stop pipes from freezing this winter – 7 smart solutions from expert plumbers to avoid burst pipes and leaks

Preventing frozen pipes is a lot easier and less risky than thawing frozen pipes. When preparing a home for cold weather, ...
IEEE

A Novel Detection and Localization Approach of Open-Circuit Switch Fault for the Grid-Connected Modular Multilevel Converter

Abstract: The open-circuit fault detection and localization (FDL) technique can improve the reliability of the modular multilevel converter (MMC). However, the conventional software-based FDL methods ...