Wiring

Conquer your fear of working with electrical wiring BY understanding the basics of electrical work and installing 3-switch wiring.

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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...


How to Successfully Move Electrical Boxes

Extension rings will do the trick


What to Do With Your Old Wall-Mounted Phone Jack

Cover up old wall-mounted phone jack with one of these brilliant ideas.


Repair Electrical Outlets: Fix Loose Outlets

Repair this annoying—and dangerous—problem in seconds

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


How to Fix an Electrical Short Circuit

Your car or truck's electrical system isn't as complicated as you think


Power Surge: Protect All Your Electronics

Protect your sensitive electronics from voltage spikes


Stripping Wire

Tools and tricks to help you master the basics of how to strip wire


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Installing PVC Conduit

It's cheap, easy and lightweight


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Dealing With Electrical Wires That Are Too Short

When working with electrical, you will run into a situation where someone didn’t leave enough slack inside the electrical box.

How to Run Wire Through a Wall to Avoid Water Leaks

Tips for a trouble-free installation


Install a Wall Hugger Receptacle

Save space and reduce outlet clutter


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5 Common Building Code Violations

Check your home for these potentially hazardous situations


Fix Underground Wiring

Make a splice that will last longer than the wire


How to Wire a Light Socket

For safety, wire your lamps correctly


Illuminate Your Deck With Low-Voltage Light Fixtures

Stay up late: Enjoy your deck well into the evening hours


Home Audio Installation: Install a Whole-House Audio System

Run wire and install speakers and distribution modules so that you can control music by remote control throughout the house.


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How to Wire a Garage (Unfinished)

How to add outlets and lights to an unfinished garage.

High-Definition TV Wiring

What you need to know about setting up cables for high-def TV.