Electrical
Projects and advice for outdoor lighting, adding new outlets and all electrical projects.
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Upgrade a Recessed Light Fixture
Simply change the trim to change the style -
How to Make Two-Prong Outlets Safer
Protect against deadly shocks in four easy steps. -
Add an Electrical Outlet
Use this easy method to install a new electrical outlet without a lot of wire pulling. -
How to Repair the TV Remote
Most fixes are easy . . . if you can get the remote apart. -
How to Rewire a Lamp
With a handful of parts and about a half-hour you can safely fix almost any lamp. -
How to Add an Outdoor Outlet
Add an outdoor outlet in five easy steps -
How to Fix Earbuds
You can often fix expensive earbuds with a little solder -
8 Most Common Electric Mistakes Found in Home Inspections
Any number of problems can be found in a home inspection, but these electrical issues...
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How to Install Low-Profile LED Lights in Your Kitchen
Transform your kitchen into a place you’ll love to be with this innovative lighting project. -
Mastering the Art of Electrical Conduit
Running electrical conduit on the surface of a wall is an easy way to add... -
How to Hide Wiring: Speaker and Low-Voltage Wire
Ways to hide speaker, telephone, thermostat and other types of low-voltage wiring -
How to Connect Old Wiring to a New Light Fixture
Mount an electrical box in a plaster wall -
LED Lights for Your Workshop
Get better, brighter workshop lighting by switching from fluorescent bulbs to LEDs. -
Adjust Motion Detectors
Fix your motion detector in five minutes -
How to Install Surface-Mounted Wiring and Conduit
With metal conduit, you can run power almost anywhere. We'll show you how to do... -
15 Ideas For Outdoor String Lights That Will Make You Want to Live Outside
Far from the colored plastic holiday-style lights of days gone by, today's outdoor string lights...
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Install New Hard-Wired or Battery-Powered Smoke Alarms
Smoke alarms wear out. Replace them before they fail. -
Home Wiring Demystified: Electrical Cable Basics You Need to Know
Before you take on your next home wiring project, arm yourself with basic information about... -
How to Use a Digital Multimeter and Analog Multimeter
Test batteries, electrical circuits, broken appliances and more with this helpful tool. -
Low-Voltage Outdoor Lighting
Enjoy the beauty of your landscape (and sure footing) after sunset with low voltage lighting.... -
10 Living Room Lighting Ideas We Love
Your living room is a multi-use space, so you need to have the right lighting... -
10 Electrical Safety Checks Homeowners Should Do Every Year
It's important to conduct an occasional electrical safety check on your home. The process is... -
18 Electric Wiring Fails That Will Make You Wince
It's best not to take shortcuts when it comes to the electrical work in your home. -
How to Rough-In Electrical Wiring
Do-it-yourself guide with professional techniques for a safe wiring job.
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Electrical Wiring: How to Run Power Anywhere
The easiest way to bring electricity to a shed, garden or lamppost -
How to Wire a 3 Way Light Switch
Three-way switch diagrams and instructions to change a single-pole switch to a 3 way switch. -
Adding a Second Doorbell Chime
Two options for installing extra ringers -
Install a Wireless Light Switch
Control lights or outlets from up to 100 ft. away; without wiring or batteries! -
Installing a Remote Motion Detector for Lighting
Wire a remote sensor to operate light fixtures anywhere around the house. -
Use a Christmas Light Tester to Check Holiday Lights
A simple tester helps you fix holiday light strings fast -
Repair a Light Fixture
One minute fix for a light socket -
How to Install an In-Line Cord Switch
Replace a standard lamp switch with an in line switch