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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.
resetting circuit breaker
How to Reset a Tripped Circuit Breaker
woman installing light switch on wall
How to Wire a Light Switch
home generator
How to Safely Use a Generator During a Power Outage
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How to Use a Wire Stripper
heat pump mounted on brick wall exterior of home
What Is a Heat Pump? Get to Know This Energy-Efficient Heating and Cooling Device
hand installing smoke detector
How and When to Test Your Smoke Detectors
water heater in basement
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Hot Water Heater?
voltage tester on tile
How to Use a Voltage Tester to Check If Power Is Off
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What Is HVAC? How Home Ventilation Systems Work
home hot water heater tank
Gas vs. Electric Water Heater: How to Choose the Right One for Your Home
electrical plan and installation equipment
How to Draw Electrical Plans
home backup generator
Guide to Home Generators: Everything You Need to Know
how to install a porch light
How to Install a Porch Light
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How to Fix Christmas Lights to Use Year After Year
Vanity, sink
How to Install a Bathroom Vent Fan for a Mildew-Free Space
bedroom
How to Repair a Chandelier in 5 Steps
kitchen island facing living room
How to Calculate Your Home’s Electrical Load
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How to Properly Test Outlets with a Multimeter 5 Ways
dining nook with shades
How to Install a Ceiling Fan Electrical Box
4 Outdoor Light Images
How to Extend Power Outdoors
Close up of hands testing wires in an electrical box
How to Count Wires in an Electrical Box
white kitchen with wood floor and bar and stools
What to Know About Residential Electrical Codes Requirements
pictures above hallway table
How to Install an Electric Baseboard Heater Thermostat
Bathroom with dark walls and wooden cabinets
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
wall insert remodel box with cables
How to Install an Electrical Box in a Finished Wall
types of light switches and dimmers
8 Types of Light Switches and Dimmers (and Which One You Need)
electrical subpanel
How to Install an Electrical Subpanel
stone wall with switch
What to Know About Light Switch Wiring Before Trying DIY Electrical Work
person flipping switch in circuit box
How to Turn Off the Power In Your Home
washer and dryer in narrow room
How to Install a 240-Volt Receptacle
lamp tassel side table plants
How to Install a Switched Receptacle to Control an Outlet
gray home exterior with small arch above door
How Ground Wires Can Help Protect Your Home's Electrical System
open kitchen with wood accents and brick walls
How to Install Conduit to Protect Wiring in Your Home
kitchen, farmhouse sink, sink,
How to Hardwire 4 Home Appliances (Plus Safety Tips)
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A Complete Guide to Combination Switches and Receptacles
hallway
Understanding Your Home's Circuits
blue and white dining room
How to Install a Light Fixture for a Fast Room Refresh
blue bathroom vanity with marble countertop and gold mirror
How to Ground Electrical Wires
bedroom, bed, chandelier
Our Helpful Guide to Understanding Electrical Cables and Wires
Respecting the Past
How to Turn Off Power at the Fuse Box in Older Homes
multi-purpose outlet in storage shelf
How to Install an Electrical Box at the Depth of Drywall in Framing