Electrical: Safety, How Tos & DIY Repairs

Electrical: Safety, How Tos & DIY Repairs

Understanding the wires, circuits, and more in your home can help you make safer repairs and upgrades. Here's all you need to know for DIY electrical work on circuits, outlets, breakers, and more.
Lowering thermostat to save energy
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frost in a freezer
Is Your Freezer Not Freezing? 10 Easy Ways to Fix It Fast Before Your Food Goes Bad
empty washing machine
8 Reasons Why Your Washer Isn't Spinning and How to Fix It Without Calling a Pro
troubleshooting a dishwasher
Is Your Dishwasher Not Turning On? 11 Ways to Fix It ASAP
outdoor string lights in a backyard
How to Hang Outdoor String Lights in Any Space Like a Pro
Light switch being pressed to turn off kitchen lights and lower electricity bill
46 Ways to Lower Your Electric Bill
electricity lightbulb
The Ultimate Guide to Watts vs. Amps
person using a multimeter in a wall outlet
A Complete Guide to Multimeter Symbols
selecting a light bulb
Warm White vs. Soft White Light Bulbs: When to Use Each
Closeup of installed LED strip lights
How to Install LED Strip Lights
Ceiling fan
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Ceiling Fan?
How to fix a wobbly ceiling fan
How to Fix a Wobbly Ceiling Fan
Closeup of hand unscrewing a stuck recessed light bulb
How to Remove a Stuck Recessed Light Bulb
Removing Recessed Light
How to Remove a Recessed Light
Recessed lighting in a shower stall
How to Choose the Right Shower Light
How to install a wall sconce
How to Install a Wall Sconce
Kitchen outlet with electric kettle across from mug and french press coffee maker
Kitchen Electrical Code: Everything You Need to Know
Closeup of a hand finishing installing recessed lighting
How to Install Recessed Lighting
Lightbulb
Watts vs Volts: Everything to Know About Measuring Electricity
Various electrical tools
20 Top Tools You May Need for Electrical Projects
A person using a voltmeters to measure amperage.
Amps vs. Volts: The Dangers of Electrical Shock
Light bulb held in hand in front of empty light fixture
What Light Bulb Wattage Do You Need?
voltage tester
8 Different Types of Electrical Testers and How to Choose One
Main electrical service utility box with door open and yellow wires coming from sides
How to Determine Your Electrical Service Amps
How to Set Standard Outlet and Light Switch Heights
Ground fault breaker installed inside home service panel
How to Install a GFCI or AFCI/GFCI Circuit Breaker
Recessed lighting held up by hand with light on
How to Convert a Ceiling Light to a Recessed Light
Old work electrical box being mounted into wall with screwdriver
How to Install an Old Work (Retrofit) Electrical Box
How to Calculate Electrical Load Capacity for Safe Usage
Hardwired smoke detector installed on wall
How to Install Hardwired Smoke Detectors
replacing an outlet plate
How Much Does an Electrician Really Cost? We Break It Down by Service
recessed ceiling light
Types of Recessed Lighting and How to Choose
electric box
12 Types of Electrical Boxes and How to Choose
Plastic and metal electrical box
When to Use a Plastic or Metal Electrical Box
Electrical junction box being nailed to wooden post for installation
How to Install an Electrical Junction Box
light switch on wall
Electrical Code Requirements by Room
GFCI receptacle wired to line and load electrical system
Line vs. Load Wiring: What's the Difference?
Electrical Service Panel
Inside Your Main Electrical Service Panel
Installing an electrical box into drywall
7 Tips for Electrical Box Installation
Electric Service Drop
Residential Electrical Service Drops: What You Need to Know
Metal countertop and electrical outlet
Line or Load With GFCI Connection
Old fuse box
Understanding Fuses and Fuse Boxes
Residential Circuit Breaker Panel with Service Writing
Subpanels Explained for Home Owners
Fuse box with screw-in fuses
A Guide to Screw-in Fuses
underground electricity supply
How to Install Underground Electric Conduit Up to Code
Electrician installing electricity, generating power in a home remodel
What to Expect During an Electrical Inspection
person screwing a light bulb into a lamp
What Size Light Bulb Can I Use?
Installation of a switch box
Can I Do My Own Electrical Work?
Electric Service Panel
Electrical Panels: Replacement Signs, Maintenance, and Basics
A modern-style bathroom
Bathroom Codes and Design Best Practices
Sink and bathtub in luxury bathroom
Electrical Code Requirements for Bathrooms
Woman turning off light switch on green wallpapered wall, close-up
How Does a Light Switch Work?
Natural gas meter and main valve shut off at a suburban home
How to Shut Off Your Home Gas Supply Valve
Sconce light fixture installed on a wall
How to Replace a Wall-Mounted Light Fixture (Sconce)
Broken light bulb on white surface
How to Remove a Broken Light Bulb: 5 Methods
pendant lights in a kitchen
How to Install a Pendant Light
Window AC Unit
How to Install An AC Window Unit
T-Type Fluorescent light bulbs
5 Different Fluorescent Tube Sizes and How to Choose One
changing an electrical outlet
How to Replace an Electrical Outlet: A Beginner's Guide
Main service panel door being opened
How Much Does It Really Cost to Replace an Electrical Panel?
Garage door on a modern house
How to Open a Garage Door Manually Without Power
Outside AC unit in summer
Why Isn't My Outside AC Unit Turning On? 6 Causes and How to Fix Them Fast
Replace Bathroom Exhaust Fan
How to Replace a Bathroom Fan: a Step-by-Step Guide
Mint table lamp on its side to be rewired
How to Rewire a Lamp

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