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Electrical Repair
Understanding how your home is wired can help you when it comes time to making minor repairs or planning a renovation project. Here’s everything a homeowner should know about electricity.
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Loose Lights? How to Fix Recessed Lights That Fall Down
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Understanding Your Home's Breaker Box
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Types of Electrical Switches in the Home
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Are Those Power Lines High Enough for Safety?
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Electrical Code Rules for Every Room in the House
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Learn the Difference Between 3- and 4-Slot Dryer Outlets
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Electrical Code for Outlets in the Home
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Safely Turn Off the Power at a Circuit Breaker or Fuse
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How to Choose the Right-Sized Electrical Wire
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How to Splice Electrical Wire
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Learn the Electrical Wiring Color Coding System
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How Do Fuses and Fuse Boxes Work?
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How Do I Install Hardwired Smoke Detectors?
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NEC Requirements for Outdoor Wiring
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How Much Electricity Do I Need for My Home?
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Installing a Power Cord for Your Electric Range
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How to Bend EMT Conduit Like a Pro
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Why Electrical Grounding Is So Important
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The Difference Between Electrical Line and Load
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Install Electrical Boxes Like a Pro
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What Causes an Electrical Short Circuit?
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The Classic Debate: GFCI Receptacles vs. a GFCI Circuit Breaker
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Is Your Electrical Problem Caused by a Short Circuit or Ground Fault?
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How High Should My Electrical Wall Switches Be?
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How You Can Remove a Circuit Breaker Safely, No Electrician Required
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How to Safely Remove and Install a Circuit Breaker
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Symptoms of a Defective Wall Switch
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Which Circuits Are Needed for a Typical Kitchen?
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When Do You Need a Permit for Your Renovation Project?
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The Main Circuit Breaker Controls Power to Your Entire House
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10 Ways You Can Use Solar Energy in Your Home
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What Are the Requirements for Electrical Wiring in a Bathroom?
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Prevent Fires by Cleaning Your Dryer Vent
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Learn How to Address Ground Fault Issues Safely
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What Is a Single-Pole Circuit Breaker?
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Is That a Hickey on Your Chandelier?
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Install a GFCI Circuit Breaker to Protect an Entire Circuit
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How to Avoid Faulty Connections in Your Circuit Breaker
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When to Use a Metal Electrical Box vs. Plastic Electrical Box
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How to Easily Pull Wire Through Conduit
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Tips for Troubleshooting an Intermittent Pilot Ignition System
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Why Are Your Light Bulbs Burning Out Early?
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Learn How to Choose the Right Wire Nuts for Electrical Connections
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Why Circuit Breakers Trip and Fuses Blow
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What to Do if Your Circuit Breaker Trips
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What Is a Circuit Breaker Panel and How Is it Fed?
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Quick Guide to Installing a Baseboard Heater
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Learn the Basics of Your Home's Electrical System
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The Simple Way to Use a Wet Tile Saw
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When It Comes to Air Conditioners, Size Matters
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Kitchen Remodeling Circuits Explained
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Don't Use Plug Adapters for These Reasons
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Testing Outlets With a Voltage Tester
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Discover 5 DIY Electrical Remodeling Tricks, Tips, and Hacks
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Troubleshoot Your Landline Before Calling a Technician
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What Are the National Electrical Codes for Bathrooms?
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National Electrical Code Rules for Outdoor Lighting and Receptacles
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Fill Capacity for EMT and PVC Electrical Conduits
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How to Terminate Electrical Wire With Wire Caps
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When Should You Hire an Electrician?
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10 Tips for Building the Perfect Home Theater Room
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How to Understand the Terminal Letters When Wiring a Thermostat
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How to Label Circuit Breakers so You Know Which One to Shut Off
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Easily Install a Dimmer Switch! Learn How With This Guide.
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