Home improvement addicts really get excited about their power tools. And in the shadow of drills and sanders, the multimeter doesn't get much love. Too bad, because multimeters are just as useful and ...

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When you need a multimeter for testing electrical equipment around the home, it's vital to know what all those symbols around the dial mean.