Electrical System

All the electronics in your house need surge protection. Learn about an Intermatic surge protector option here.

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

Upgrade your fan with a ceiling fan remote.

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

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

Tools and tricks to help you master the basics of how to strip wire

It's cheap, easy and lightweight

Try twisting wires with this handy tool

Your home might have aluminum wiring and you need to know what to do if it's there

If you’re adding an outlet, you need to use wire the same gauge as the existing wiring. How do you...

Conceal that unsightly wire without hard labor!

We stumbled onto an online discussion in which a homeowner claimed his monthly electric bill dropped 30 percent after he...

I started wiring panels before arch fault protection was required.

Grab some some zip ties to fix stripped-out screw holes on an electrical box.

Convert an existing two-way switch to a three-way switch and run new wire to the second switch location.

What is a 3-way switch? A three-way switch is one that allows you to control a ceiling light (or other...

Use this method so you never forget which breaker controls which outlet.

Here, we'll show you how to remove an old light and install a ceiling fan mounting bracket so you can...

Modern pendant lighting is all about clean lines, bright materials, and the right scale. Here are 14 epic trends in...

Whether running wires to a switch or a receptacle, you need to know the proper way to connect wires to...

Avoid water leaks by following these tips on how to run a conduit through an exterior wall for free and...

Make an existing switch do double duty by adding another light fixture.

Check your home for these potentially hazardous situations

Cure flickering fluorescent lights in minutes

Make a splice that will last longer than the wire

Revamp an old lamp or build one from scratch with this guide on how to wire a lamp socket!

You probably already know how to reset a circuit breaker, but what about your kids or baby-sitter? Use this tutorial...

How to add outlets and lights to an unfinished garage.

The best outdoor flood lights are a smart way to secure your home, add curb appeal and brighten up your...