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  • How to clean up that dreaded DRYWALL DUST

    What can be worse to clean up than drywall dust when it comes to home improvements? Absolutely nothing! It gets in every crack, on every wall, and is nearly impossible to entirely clean up. There...

  • How to Size Wire for a Central Air Conditioner

    Sizing the correct wire for any electrical device is regulated by the National Electrical Code (NEC). Local regulations may exceed the NEC requirements, but they can never enforce a lesser ruling...

  • How to Check a Dryer's Heating Element

    All electric dryers use an array of heating elements to warm the space enclosure of the dryer. These elements are made of special wires that will create heat when electrical current passes through...

  • How to Replace a Square D Breaker

    Square D is a trade name for a manufacturing company that produces electrical devices and mechanisms. Most, if not all, of the products Square D manufactures have something to do with controlling...

  • How to Replace Old Telephone Wiring

    Metal telephone wiring has been used since the invention of the telephone, and continues to be used into the 21st Century. However, the chemical makeup of most metals allows for oxidization, which...

  • How to Add an Outside GFCI

    Exterior outlets are very convenient for both outside activities as well as yard work. Electrical codes require all exterior outlets be a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interruption) device. These...

  • How to Install Electrical Sockets

    Electrical sockets, or outlets as they are usually called, allow us to hook up or plug in the various devices in and around our home to supply the power needed to operate them. Installing a new...

  • How to Connect a Wind Generator to a Grid

    Connecting a wind generator to a power grid may be as simple as contacting your electric company to request installation of a meter. Advantages include eliminating the need to buy and maintain...

  • How to hang a Chinese lamp

    Paper lanterns have been a part of Chinese culture for centuries. In recent decades, Chinese paper lamps have become a popular lighting option in many homes in the U.S. Paper lamps are inexpensive...

  • How to Calculate the Total Resistance for a 120 Volt Circuit & a 15 Amp Breaker

    When planning an addition to your home, you may also plan an addition to your home's electrical circuitry. To avoid tripping the circuit breakers involved, you'll need to know how to calculate the...

  • How to Dim a Neon Sign

    When French chemist Georges Claude first began experimenting with newly discovered inert gasses like neon and argon, he likely had no idea his work would find such an enduring place in Americana....

  • How to Replace Factory HID Bulbs

    Many high intensity discharge (HID) fixtures come from the factory with a bulb pre-installed. The bulb in an HID fixture is not like a normal incandescent light bulb and is usually referred to as...

  • How to Size Overcurrent Protection for a Variable Frequency Drive

    Variable frequency drives are used on electrical alternating current (AC) motors. These drives control the speed of AC motors in a very accurate fashion. In most all applications the frequency...

  • How to Wire a Battery Kill Switch

    A battery wired into an electrical circuit will provide current until the battery is drained of its useful charge. However, there are occasions when bypassing the battery is useful--as a safety...

  • Can I Wire a Shower Light to an Exhaust Fan?

    It is convenient to click on a bathroom light and exhaust fan with one switch. Connecting the light to the fan helps ensure that moisture is always vented to the outside when the bathroom is used,...

  • How to Install an Outdoor GFI Outlet

    The National Electric Code (NEC) requires most outdoor outlets be protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter, or GFCI, which is sometimes shortened to GFI. These safety devices help prevent...

  • How to Test a Light Bulb

    You just replaced a light bulb, but to your surprise, you're still in the dark after turning on the light switch! What gives? Is it another busted light bulb or is it a faulty switch?

  • How to Wire Electrical Sockets

    Whether you are working on a remodeling project or new construction, the electrical work is one of the most important parts of the job. Anytime you are install or replace an outlet, you need to...

  • How to Wire an Electric Motor to a Single Pole Switch

    Electric motors are used in many applications today. From the small motors used in audiocassette tape decks to the large electric motors used in trains, we see evidence of this fact...

  • How to Hook-Up a Doorbell

    Whatever your reason for replacing your old doorbell, the actual installation is not very difficult. A doorbell kit and few basic tools are all you'll need. It is a very small price for the sake...

  • How to Replace the Electrical Breaker Box Switch

    The electrical breakers in the main circuit panel control the flow of power to the outlets and other devices in your home. It is important to keep them in good working order to prevent an...

  • How to Install Wiring in Metal Studs

    Metal stud construction is gaining popularity in residential building. In metal stud construction, the walls are framed in lightweight steel members instead of wood. Installing wiring in a metal...

  • How to Repair an Electrical Receptacle

    Electrical receptacles, or outlets, are components in an electrical system that allows us to connect our home or office devices to so they will operate. Overtime, an electrical receptacle will...

  • How to Repair an Electrical Cord

    Electrical cords allow us to provide power to our lamps, vacuum cleaners or other home devices to keep them running. They are also perhaps one of the things that take the most abuse as well....

  • How to Make Photovoltaic Systems

    Due to increased energy consumption throughout the earth, traditional sources of energy have become strained. Because oil and natural gas supplies are used so commonly as energy sources, prices...

  • How to Make a Heavy Duty Extension Cord

    Basic household extension cords are made with wires that will support a standard 20 amp flow. Heavier extension cords for the shop or garage can be found that will support a 30 to 40 amp flow...

  • How to Connect an Electric Outlet to Electrical Circuit

    Electrical outlets are the life source of power to our home, and connecting them safely and correctly is very important. The outlet is powered through the wiring from the main circuit panel in...

  • How to Wire a 240 GFI Breaker

    Electrical safety in the home is of the up-most importance, and installing a GFI/GFCI circuit breaker is the perfect way to protect you and your family. The GFCI, which stands for, ground fault...

  • How to Wire a Switch From an Outlet

    When renovating a room without a ceiling light fixture, one of the easiest ways of picking up a feed for installing one is by wiring a switch off of an outlet. While this job can be tricky in some...

  • How to Wire Three-Way Electrical Switches

    There are a lot of times that it would be convenient to have a switch at the other end of a room or hallway. To have a switch at every doorway entering a room just makes sense. Fortunately, there...

  • How to Add a New Circuit to the Power Box

    There will come a time when a homeowner will have to replace or even add a circuit breaker to the power box (breaker box). Circuits wear out with time and they need to be replaced. This is a...

  • How to Connect a Single Pole Switch to Control 2 Lights

    Most people are familiar with the concept of using an electrical switch to turn an electrical device (such as a light bulb) on and off. However, electrical circuits can also be wired to connect...

  • DIY Lamp Switches

    Many people think that when a lamp switch breaks, you have to toss the lamp and buy a new one. This couldn't be further from the truth. Lamp switches are easy to repair and replace and make a...

  • How to Install Feed Through a Cord Switch

    Cord switches are easy to install and allow you to control lighting without resorting to inserting and removing the outlet plug. There are a wide variety of switch models available, so you should...

  • How to Repair a Broken Lamp Wire

    Some lamps, especially very expensive or sentimental ones, are perfect candidates for cord repair in the event of a broken wire. Considering the alternative is disposing of the lamp, repairing a...

  • How to Run Electrical Wire to a Ceiling

    One of the trickier parts of doing your own electrical work is getting the wire from point A to point B. Quite often, there are obstacles in the way and more times than not, a floor or ceiling to...

  • How to Install 3-Way Light Dimmer Switches

    A three-way dimmer switch allows you to control a light fixture from two or more locations. This type of dimmer can be installed in existing three-way-controlled locations by replacing one of the...

  • How to Change a 2 Prong Electrical Outlet to a 3 Prong

    In many older homes in the United States, the outlets are of the two-prong variety. Since two-pronged outlets are not grounded, it is essential to replace these receptacles with three-pronged...

  • How to Mount Fluorescent Lights in a Basement

    Fluorescent lights are very energy-efficient and produce a significant amount of light. They brighten up any room they are installed in. This makes them a great choice for basement lighting, as...

  • How to Wire a Garage for 240

    Garages are routinely used for much more than just as a place to store one's automobile. These buildings are often converted into workshops, craft studios or extra living space. In doing so,...

  • How to Mount an Outdoor Electrical Outlet

    An extra outdoor electrical outlet adds accessibility to the power you need for your outdoor activities. Whether you are running additional lights or just powering up the lawn equipment, having...

  • How to Install Wall Switches

    Wall switches sometimes break or wear out over time, necessitating replacements. The most common type of light or wall switch is referred to as a "toggle switch." These switches can be found at...

  • How to Wire a Single Pole Switch to Control 3 Lights

    Even though the term "single pole switch" sounds as if it's meant to control one light fixture, the device can control several fixtures. Wiring a single pole switch is not a difficult task, and...

  • How to Fix Fluorescent Lights With No Starters

    Fluorescent light fixtures have evolved over the last few years. The fixtures no longer require a separate starter to turn the fluorescent light bulbs or tubes on. When the fluorescent light...

  • How to Fix Fluorescent Fixtures

    Fluorescent light fixtures provide a number of benefits. They're inexpensive, long-lasting and energy-efficient. But, when the fixture stops working, the solution may not be as simple as just...

  • How to Wire a GFCI With a Switch

    When remodeling or upgrading a kitchen or bathroom, you may have to replace a regular receptacle with a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) to come up to code. If you are adding a new switched...

  • How to Make A 12 Volt Soldering Iron

    This iron is a very handy tool for use on automobiles, boats, tractors and much more. Once you make this little gem, it can also be portable if you have a jump pack. For those of you who do not...

  • Electrical Systems Safety

    Having electricity is a necessity, however when a problem occurs with your electrical system it could be potentially harmful. Electrical fires in homes kill approximately 485 Americans each year...

  • How to Cut Rope Lights

    Rope lights are the perfect answer to provide lighting around the house, particularly during the holidays. Rope lights come in large strands that are easily unrolled and can illuminate Christmas...

  • How to Wire a Double Pole Thermostat

    Double-pole thermostats are used to control line voltage -- electrical power to heating devices. Line voltage is the electricity that comes from the main circuit breaker or fuse panel. When wiring...

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