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How to Change a Light Fixture
Replace a light fixture without the hassle with these electrical tips from veteran pros.
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Should You Do Your Own Electrical Work?
Handy homeowners do electrical work all the time. With the right tools and knowledge, you can increase your skills safely...
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13 ‘Cutting Edge’ Table Saw Tips
Straight from top pro woodworkers—ultra-clever tips for getting the most from your table saw.
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How to Hide Wiring: Speaker and Low-Voltage Wire
Ways to hide speaker, telephone, thermostat and other types of low-voltage wiring
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How To Mount an Electrical Box in an Old Plaster Wall
Fix old-house wiring problems. Bring old light fixtures wired with knob-and-tube wiring up to code by installing an electrical box...
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How to Install Surface-Mounted Wiring and Conduit
Adding a new light or receptacle to your garage or basement is easier than you think.
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How To Wire a Second Doorbell Chime
Can't hear the doorbell from the back of the house? It's easy to correct that by adding a second doorbell...
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How To Replace a Wall Phone Jack
Replace a faulty phone jack in 10 minutes.
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What You Should Do with Crowded Electrical Boxes
Double the box size without destroying the wall.
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Tips for Coaxial Cable Wiring
In today's information age, a massive amount of information is being pushed through our coaxial cables, leaving very little room...
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What to Do With Your Old Wall-Mounted Phone Jack
Cover up old wall-mounted phone jack with one of these brilliant ideas.
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How to Fix Loose Outlets
Tighten or shim electrical outlets to repair this annoying—and dangerous—problem in seconds.
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DIY Guide to Adding Outlets & Conduits To Your Garage
Upgrade your garage wiring the correct and easy way. We'll show you how to add outlets to a garage without...
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Installing Communication Wiring
Installing Cat-5 and coaxial cable for Internet, computer, telephone and other uses.
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Fishing Electrical Wire Through Walls
Run electrical cable through walls and across ceilings without tearing them apart by fishing wire
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How To Strip Wire
Stripping wires is an essential skill for any DIY electrical project or home repair.
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Installing PVC Conduit
It's cheap, easy and lightweight
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How to Run a Conduit Through an Exterior Wall
Avoid water leaks by following these tips on how to run a conduit through an exterior wall for free and...
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5 Common Building Code Violations
Check your home for these potentially hazardous situations
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How To Splice Underground Wire
Make a splice that will last longer than the wire
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How to Wire a Lamp Socket
Revamp an old lamp or build one from scratch with this guide on how to wire a lamp socket!
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How to Wire a Garage (Unfinished)
How to add outlets and lights to an unfinished garage.