Electrical

Test batteries, electrical circuits, broken appliances and more with this helpful tool.

It's important to conduct an occasional electrical safety check on your home. The process is quick and easy, and finding...

It's best not to take shortcuts when it comes to the electrical work in your home.

LED (light emitting diode) lights use less energy, last longer, come in many different colors, and are now available in...

If you don't use a landline, why would you need to know how to wire a phone jack? See what...

Don't give up hope on your favorite sconce, extension cord or other electrical thing when it stops working! You can...

Hint: It's not "wireless fidelity."

With the variety of different electrical boxes available at home centers, how do you know what to buy? Don’t worry, it’s...

Adding a USB outlet is easy enough for a first-time electrician.

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 USB outlets for your home...

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.

The shocking truth about taming free electrons!

Upgrade your fan with a ceiling fan remote.

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 an electrical project. But the...

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

Illuminate yourself to this handy hint to prevent light bulbs from breaking in light sockets. It's the best way to...

We all love the cheerful glow of holiday lights so lets make the process seamless from start to finish. We'll...

Watch out for these common wiring mistakes that trip up DIYers working on electrical projects.

When stripping insulation from wiring, you might be tempted to use the cutting jaws on lineman’s pliers instead use a...

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

The insulation on knob-and-tube wiring gets brittle with age. When you’re working with it, the insulation may just crumble in...

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