AFCI in main panel If you have a problem with an AFCI (arc fault circuit interrupter) shutting off in you main electrical panel, you’re not alone. Arc fault circuit interrupters are prone to “nuisance tripping,” which is probably what you’re experiencing. Fortunately, fixing a sensitive arc fault circuit breaker isn’t too much of a hassle. You’ll find AFCIs in the main electrical panel or a subpanel. Reset an arc fault breaker like you would a standard circuit breaker. Read More...
Say goodbye to the fussy Christmas tree skirt and hello to the Christmas tree collar.
Christmas tree skirts hide unattractive tree stands, provide a soft surface to place presents, and can be another tree decoration. But the tree skirt has been around almost as long as the tree stand, invented way back in 1879. Christmas decor trend-setters have decided it’s time for an update. Here’s our rundown of the trendy Christmas tree collar. Read More...
3 / 10 zaranda/Shutterstock Lettuce and Basil This is another pairing that works efficiently because the plants are on different schedules. The cool-season lettuce peters out around the time the basil is ready to soak up the heat of summer.
4 / 10 igorsm8/Shutterstock Green Beans and Corn These make a good combination because the beans can climb the cornstalks for support without impeding their growth.
Beans also fix their own nitrogen from the atmosphere, meaning they can create nitrogen with the help of soil bacteria rather than needing nutrients from the soil. Read More...