Electrical

There's nothing quite like the twinkle of outdoor lighting on a cool summer night. To...

First step? Check the fixture for other problems.

Installing recessed lighting, even in the toughest situation—by fishing wires.

Squeeze another season out of your strings of lights!

Soft light and rich drama for any room

Install a wired network for peak performance

Stop the wobble and make your fan run smoothly in 15 minutes.

Find out what you need to know about the different types and installation requirements of...

Nothing spoils a dinner party like a chandelier in the pasta or a sudden blackout....

Improve cell phone service with a simple signal booster system you can install yourself

It's easier than you think, even on an angled ceiling.

Install a toggle, electronic or slide dimmer.

The shocking truth about taming free electrons!

Finding the culprit takes some detective work.

Cheap insurance against deadly shocks.

Popping or crackling in an outlet. The sudden hush of appliances as a breaker pops....

Installing Cat-5 and coaxial cable for Internet, computer, telephone and other uses.

Before you take on your next home wiring project, arm yourself with basic information about...

Upgrade your fan with a ceiling fan remote.

Do-it-yourself guide with professional techniques for a safe wiring job.

Why they trip and what you can do about it

A electrician pro reveals the electrical tape he swears by

Noncontact voltage testers are great for making sure the power is off before you start...

Install tandem breakers to increase the number of circuits in your fuse box

For this extension cord wiring repair, all you need is a new plug!

Learn two wire-splicing methods used by our master electrician.

Before you add a 240-volt appliance, you need to make sure you've got what it takes

Run electrical cable through walls and across ceilings without tearing them apart by fishing wire

Try these electrical tests before calling an electrician

Replace a standard lamp switch with an in line switch

Double the box size without destroying the wall.

Illuminate yourself to this handy hint to prevent light bulbs from breaking in light sockets....