Electrical Repair

Pull chain light fixtures are easy to replace when the switch wears out or breaks. We show you how to replace it safely and quickly. It'll only…

Replacing a damaged plug is easy, but for safety you have to follow proper wiring rules, especially when wiring a polarized plug. A polarized…

Find a holiday light problem and fix it fast with this simple tester and repairer. You don't have to test every bulb!

Gain precious extra inches of space on kitchen countertops and behind appliances by replacing an existing receptacle with a recessed electrical…

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.

There are some household repairs that are so simple that even the pros feel bad about charging for them (really!). Many of these plumbing,…

Be a safe driver. We show you how to diagnose and fix trailer lights that are dim or don't work. Most fixes are quick and easy.

Wire plugs correctly to maintain polarity (and safety!), that is, the correct path for the voltage-carrying hot wire and the neutral wire.

Fix old-house wiring problems. Bring old light fixtures wired with knob-and-tube wiring up to code by installing an electrical box in the…

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,…

Learn special tools and techniques for stripping any kind of wire. Different types of electrical cable and cords, coaxial cable, communication…

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

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…

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

Fix your bath fan without replacing the entire unit and improve air flow with a first class vent system. You can replace a dead motor without…

When fluorescent bulbs go bad, there may be a problem with the fixture. Learn simple repairs for the most common problems.

If your clothes washer is stuck on one cycle, replace the timer. It's expensive, but you'll save the cost of a service call or a new washer.

Don't test an alternator by disconnecting the negative battery cable. Use a voltmeter instead to conduct a simple, safe test.

Replace any switch in the house with an X10 switch and you can remotely control electric devices in a detached garage—or anywhere else in…