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Learn how to do basic electrical repairs in your home, including how to change a light switch and socket in these free online DIY videos.
There are 12 videos in this series:

Learn how electricity works in home wiring in this free online do it yourself home improvement video on basic electrical work.

Learn safety tips for working with electricity in this free online do it yourself home improvement video on basic electrical work.

Learn what tools you need to do basic electric repairs in this free online do it yourself home improvement video on basic electrical work.

Learn what tools you need to replace a socket and light switch in this free online do it yourself home improvement video on basic electrical work.

Learn how to shut off a circuit breaker to replace a socket or light switch in this free online do it yourself home improvement video on basic electrical work.

Learn how to open a light switch panel in this free online do it yourself home improvement video on basic electrical work.

Learn how to wire a light switch in this free online do it yourself home improvement video on basic electrical work.

Learn how to replace a light switch in this free online do it yourself home improvement video on basic electrical work.

Learn how to use a plug tester in this free online do it yourself home improvement video on basic electrical work.

Learn how to test a wall socket in this free online do it yourself home improvement video on basic electrical work.

Learn how to remove a wall socket in this free online do it yourself home improvement video on basic electrical work.

Learn how to replace a wall socket in this free online do it yourself home improvement video on basic electrical work.

Home owners are often intimidated by home improvement projects which require working with electricity. But do you really want to call an electrician to work on simple wiring you can do yourself? If your DIY project involves replacing an electrical wall outlet or light switch these free instructional videos should help. While this procedure is a fairly simple one, there are a few safety precautions which should be observed any time you’re working with electricity.
In this series of free instructional videos you'll learn how to do basic electrical maintenance and repair on your home. Expert electrician Danny Herb demonstrates in easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions how to replace a light switch and how to replace a wall socket. He begins by showing you how to turn off the circuit breaker, an essential first step to any electrical repair, and offers safety tips and advice for working with electricity. He shows you the tools and equipment you'll need to get the job done, and how to test electrical outlets to be certain they aren't still hot. He then shows you how to remove and replace a light switch and an electrical outlet with ease.
Danny Herb Danny Herb is a professional electrician in the Los Angeles area who works in both residential and commercial fields.dkdk
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