Plugging in something like an antique radio to see if it works is a good way to have a bad time, because some old components don’t age well. For vintage electronics, inspection and repair are steps ...

The electrician who walks around the office all day with a cart full of bulbs may be eager to try out Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.'s new fluorescent-lighting tester, which combines bulb and ballast ...

Best New Idea: The Lightbulb Test Booth Anyone who’s switched over to spiral CFL bulbs knows that some give pleasantly flattering light—and others make you look like you’re in the final throes of a ...

Nothing ruins the excitement of decorating for the holidays quite like a malfunctioning string of lights. I’ve definitely made the mistake of putting a string of light on the tree or hanging them ...

We install and test more than 100 smart devices in our homes each year to assess their ease of use, reliability, and ...

If you work on old equipment, you know that there’s always that tense moment when you first plug it in and turn it on. No matter how careful you have been, there’s some chance your garage sale find is ...