Electrical Improvement

Replace standard electrical outlets with tamper-resistant outlets for a safer home. They're inexpensive and easy to install.

Replace the ballast when your fluorescent light flickers or makes an annoying hum. The repair will only take about 10 minutes.

Analyze your circuit breaker panel to see if you have amperage capacity and the physical space needed for a new 240-volt circuit or appliance.

Learn about the tools, materials and techniques you need to cut, bend and install surface-mounted metal conduit. Add power to a basement or…

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…

Instead of using bulky surge protector strips, you can now install a point-of-use surge protection receptacle to protect appliances and…

Adding a new circuit can be a daunting and even dangerous job. We show you how to do it with step-by-step instructions and important,…

Do you have outlets with cracked cover plates? The outlet box was probably set too deep, leaving the outlet unsupported. Here's a quick fix that…

With surface wiring you can add outlets, switches and lights wherever you want easily and quickly, without tearing open a wall. When you paint…

Low voltage lighting is simple and safe to install on decks, patios or around the garden, even for beginners. Learn about lighting options and…

Install a new electrical switch without any wiring or batteries. Piezoelectric switches use radio signals generated by the push of a button to…

Learn the fine art of motion detector sensor adjustment and stop wasting energy illuminating passing cars and wandering neighborhood cats. With…

We outline the pros and cons of two types of emergency electrical generators—the portable type and the larger standby type—and tell…

Light up your closet with slim profile fluorescent lights connected to a motion detector switch that activates the lights when you open the…

Supplement wireless computer systems with wired connections where ever possible to boost speed and performance. Running the wires is usually…

Plan and install a low-voltage lighting system to light up your deck. No electrical skills needed; you simply plug the system into an existing…

Photovoltaic solar panels are getting cheaper and more efficient, but they’re still not for everyone. These questions will help you…

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.

Increase the safety of your old two-prong outlets by installing a new ground fault circuit interrupter receptacle. The GFCI will protect…

Humming dimmer switches are a surprisingly common problem. We’ll show you simple DIY fixes that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg.