Showing posts with label Electrical. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Electrical. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Complete Wiring

Become your own wiring apprentice with Meredith Book's, Complete Wiring. Showing you quick ways to complete your home wiring projects - both simple and complex - this book is your ultimate guide to step-by-step wiring. Gain confidence in completing your own wiring tasks at home while saving money from the expenses of contractors.

Available at Amazon.com.

Wednesday, September 26, 2007

How to Heat Shrink Wire


Senior automotive editor Mike Allen (aka the Guy Who Can Fix ANYTHING) demonstrates how to properly heat shrink a soldered wire connection for a strong - and water-tight - seal.

Saturday, September 1, 2007

How to Replace an Electrical Outlet


Do you have discolored, cracked, painted on, or an electrical outlet that simply doesnt work? See for yourself how fast you can restore power by replacing the receptacle.

WARNING: Turn off the breaker before replacing the electrical outlet.

Saturday, March 3, 2007

Wiring Up a Light Fixture


Wiring up a light fixture saves time, prevents head injuries and provides extra light while working. AsktheBuilder.com host Tim Carter shows you how to wire up a light fixture to protect your light and yourself. In just a few simple steps you'll have no problems working around your light fixtures during a job.

Tuesday, February 27, 2007

3 Way Switch


Installing a 3 way switch can be simple with this advice from Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com. He'll walk you through wiring 3 way switches, showing you which wires go where so you'll have no trouble with your 3 way switch wiring.

Monday, February 26, 2007

Ceiling Fan Repair


Learn DIY tips for at home ceiling fan repair.

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Install Outdoor Lighting


DIY tips for installing an outdoor lighting fixture on your deck or patio.

Sunday, February 18, 2007

Light Switch Wiring


Light switch wiring can be a do-it-yourself project with this instruction from AsktheBuilder.com host Tim Carter. You'll have no trouble wiring a light switch with his simple tips, and doing light switch wiring yourself will save you lots of money.

Saturday, February 17, 2007

Childproofing Eletrical Outlets


Learn how to keep your children safe from shock and electrocution by childproofing your electrical outlets.

Complete Guide to Home Wiring

The all-time best-selling wiring book now better than ever. Includes a full range of repair and upgrade wiring projects. Special circuit maps take all guesswork out of wiring lights, switches, receptacles and appliances. Features a dedicated chapter on connecting and networking home electronics. Shows how to use state-of-the art wireless technology. Earlier editions of The Complete Guide to Home Wiring sold more than 500,000 copies, and this expanded new book includes all the tried-and-true projects from earlier editions, updated to feature the latest fixtures. The book now meets the requirements of the newest National Electrical Code, including important changes for bathroom, kitchen and utility area wiring. No book is more complete when it comes to traditional wiring.

Available at Amazon.com.