DIY Home Electrical Tips & Guides

Electrical wiring for home and residential projects can be quick and easy. Learn how to make electrical repairs with our safety guides, how-to diagrams, and more. Try basic home electrical work or take it to the next level and make your home as efficient as it can be.
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How to Install a Porch Light
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How to Fix Christmas Lights So You Can Use Them for Many Seasons to Come
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How to Install a Bathroom Vent Fan for a Mildew-Free Space
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How to Install a Porch Light to Brighten Your Home's Exterior
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How to Repair a Chandelier in 5 Steps
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How to Calculate Your Home's Electrical Load
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The 5 Essential Outlet Tests Every Homeowner Should Know How to Do
Ceiling Fans
14 Ceiling Fans That'll Keep You Cool All Summer Long
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How to Install a Ceiling Fan Box
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How to Replace an Outdoor Light
4 Outdoor Light Images
How to Extend Power Outdoors
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How to Count Wires in an Electrical Box
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What to Know About Residential Electrical Codes Requirements
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How to Install an Electric Baseboard Heater Thermostat
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How to Install Wall Sconces for a Quick Room Refresh
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How to Install an Over-the-Range Microwave to Save Kitchen Space
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How to Install an Electrical Box in a Finished Wall
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8 Types of Light Switches and Dimmers (and Which One You Need)
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How to Install an Electrical Subpanel
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What to Know About Light Switch Wiring Before Trying DIY Electrical Work
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What Are ‘Phantom Loads’? How to Identify Them and Save Money
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How to Turn Off the Power in Your Home
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How to Install a 240-Volt Receptacle
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How to Install a Switched Receptacle to Control an Outlet
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How Ground Wires Can Help Protect Your Home's Electrical System
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How to Install Conduit to Protect Wiring in Your Home
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How to Hardwire 4 Home Appliances (Plus Safety Tips)
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A Complete Guide to Combination Switches and Receptacles
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How to Check That the Power Is Off Before Any Electrical Work
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Understanding Your Home's Circuits
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How to Install a Light Fixture for a Fast Room Refresh
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How to Ground Electrical Wires
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How to Install PVC Conduit
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Our Helpful Guide to Understanding Electrical Cables and Wires
DIY Pendant lights
The Basic Electrical Wiring Skills Every Homeowner Should Master
Respecting the Past
How to Turn Off Power at the Fuse Box in Older Homes
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How to Install an Electrical Box at the Depth of Drywall in Framing
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How to Draw a Home Electrical Plan
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How to Install a Hardwired Smoke Detector