Electrical System

Circuit breakers keep you safe. Here's how they work.

Straight from top pro woodworkers—ultra-clever tips for getting the most from your table saw.

Don't do any DIY electrical work if you're not fully educated on the subject. Here is some essential knowledge...

Install a new fixture safely and quickly

When you plug in a blender, turn it on, and the power goes off, you've got a circuit overload. Here's...

Easy-to-install smart light switches deliver more safety, convenience and can cut your energy bills.

Electrical metallic tubing (EMT) is strong, cheap and easy to bend once you learn how. These tips will help you...

Fix old-house wiring problems. Bring old light fixtures wired with knob-and-tube wiring up to code by installing an electrical box...

Adding a new light or receptacle to your garage or basement is easier than you think.

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to use a digital multimeter.

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

Can't hear the doorbell from the back of the house? It's easy to correct that by adding a second doorbell...

Wire a remote sensor to operate light fixtures anywhere around the house.

Replace a standard lamp switch with an in line switch

LED lights use less energy, last longer and come in many different colors. If you've been attracted by LED lighting...

Replace a faulty phone jack in 10 minutes.

Is your lamp cord coming loose at the plug? Here's how to replace a polarized plug safely and easily.

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...

Overstuffed electrical boxes are a fire hazard, but they're easy to fix.

In today's information age, a massive amount of information is being pushed through our coaxial cables, leaving very little room...

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

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

How to diagnose and fix an arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) problem.

Sometimes, electrical hazards lurk out of sight. Learn how to spot them and what you can do to make your...

Watch out for these key signs of dangerous electrical outlets.

Low-voltage systems make lighting a deck both safer and easier.

If you can install a conventional outdoor light fixture, you can install a motion sensor light, although aiming and adjusting...

Add interest to a bedroom or kitchen by building a soffit with drywall, wood trim and rope lights.