Electrical System

Cover up old wall-mounted phone jack with one of these creative and practical ideas.

If you haven't yet caught on to the LED color changing light bulb trend, maybe it's time! At the very...

Tighten or shim electrical outlets to repair this annoying—and dangerous—problem in seconds.

Upgrade your standard wall outlets to a USB outlet for simpler electronic charging.

Low-voltage systems make it easy—even if you have no electrical experience

First step? Check the fixture for other problems.

This cove lighting project from crown molding brings soft light and rich drama to any room.

Stop the wobble and make your fan run smoothly in 15 minutes.

Upgrade your garage wiring the correct and easy way. We'll show you how to add outlets to a garage without...

It's easier than you think, even on an angled ceiling.

The shocking truth about static electricity, and what you can do about it.

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

Stripping wires is an essential skill for any DIY electrical project or home repair.

It's cheap, easy and lightweight

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...

No need to bust open the drywall. From piping to ghost wire, here are some creative ways to conceal that...

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

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...

Doing your own wiring? Here's how to connect wires to the terminal screws.

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