The numbers you see on the box don't always work out in real life. LED bulbs do last longer, but those claims about five to 10 years are estimates based on internal testing -- and companies are always ...

LED bulbs do last longer but those claims about five to 10 years are estimates based on internal testing -- and companies are always ... That means inside every LED bulb are tiny circuit components -- ...

That means inside every LED bulb are tiny circuit components -- and their soldered contact points -- which are far more vulnerable than the diode itself. The Lighting Research Center of the Rensselaer ...

Would you be able to pass a U.S. citizenship test on America’s government and history? This week, it got harder. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services began using a revised civics test ...

A multimeter might look intimidating, but learning to use this simple electrician's tool will come in handy during a number of every day tasks.

The government rolled out a longer, harder exam this month for aspiring Americans. More than 350,000 Washington Post readers took our quiz. They gave it mixed marks.

The Bywater Boys and Girls Club invited its neighborhood to join in festivities Thursday as part of the nationwide Lights On ...

Not a natural with a drill, but big on budgeting, SOPHIE HINES signed up for a crash course in cash-saving handyman skills. Can she fix it? (Yes, she can!) ...

The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your ...

Here's an overview some of the major electrical issues to watch out for and learn how to prevent them from happening.

Kamdar recommends one to two cups of peppermint tea daily, ideally after meals, to help with digestive discomfort. If taking ...