Electrical

Here's how to troubleshoot a failing fridge that's lost its frosty feel. This step-by-step guide will show you how to identify the problem and possibly even fix it yourself. Even if the repair requires a pro, you will be able to show...Read more»

Increase the safety of your old two-prong outlets by installing a new ground fault circuit interrupter receptacle. The GFCI will protect against a deadly shock, even if it’s not connected to a ground. We’ll show you...Read more»

Learn special tools and techniques for stripping any kind of wire. Different types of electrical cable and cords, coaxial cable, communication wires and thin phone and bell wire are all covered.

If your water softener isn't working, we'll show you how to fix it. Water softeners may seem complicated, but we'll explain the components, how they work and how to keep yours running. By cleaning the tank and the resin bed, you...Read more»

Tiny chips and dings on expensive porcelain fixtures and appliances are distressing—but fixable. With a few careful dabs of touch-up glaze and a little sanding and buffing you can make those ugly blemishes vanish.

Frustrated by too few outlets in your garage? Lighting that’s too dim? Or maybe you just want to install a garage door opener and need a nearby plug-in. If so, this article is for you. Garage wiring has special rules. So...Read more»

Step-by-step solutions for an oven that won't heat and a clothes dryer that won't heat. Most fixes take less than an hour and save the expense of a service call. We show solutions for both electric and gas ovens and dryers.

All GFCI outlets have one little-known flaw: their circuitry eventually wears out, usually after about 10 years, at which point they no longer function properly. Here's the whole story.

Use special motion-activated switches rated for electronic (rather than magnetic) ballasts in most new fluorescent lights. Check the ballast in your light fixture and read the fine print on...Read more»

Add wiring for new switches, light fixtures and outlets anywhere in the house, with minimal wall damage. This article shows you how to use a fish tape to pull wire through walls and across ceilings, quickly and...Read more»