Electrical

Install a new electrical switch without any wiring or batteries. Piezoelectric switches use radio signals generated by the push of a button to turn electrical devices on and off.

Tired of groping for pull chains in the dark? Wireless, piezoelectric switches allow you to control lights using nothing more than the energy generated by a fingertip push.

Electrical boxes must be flush with the wall surface, which can present problems when you add wainscoting or paneling. The easiest fix is usually a metal or plastic extension ring.

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.

Give your room a stunning new look and feel by adding DIY recessed lights. Even if you don’t have access to the ceiling from the attic, you can install these lights by following the directions shown here....Read more»

If you're adding wires or a bigger device to an electrical box, you may need additional capacity. There are two ways to enlarge an existing box without tearing the wall open.

Motion detector lighting will calm your fears when it automatically lights up a dark garage, a dark sidewalk or even a dark area of your yard. Whether you’re coming home at night, have to navigate a dark,...Read more»

Install a home theater and hide the speaker wires with no muss, simple solutions. We'll show you four different ways to take care of it.

Improve your cell phone reception with an easy to install antenna and amplifier, which boost the signal. You only have to run coaxial cables.

Fix a refrigerator water dispenser quickly and easily with standard hand tools and a new switch. You can do it in an hour.