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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.
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How to Light a Pilot Light (Plus 5 Safety Tips You Should Follow)
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7 Space Heater Safety Tips You Absolutely Need to Follow This Winter
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The Best Place to Put a Carbon Monoxide Detector (and 5 Spots to Avoid)
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The Best Place to Put Your Smoke Detector (Plus 3 Spots to Avoid)
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5 Things You Should Always Do in a Power Outage (Plus 4 Ways to Prep)
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8 Things You Should Never Keep By Your AC
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How to Reset a Tripped Circuit Breaker
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How to Wire a Light Switch
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How to Safely Use a Generator During a Power Outage
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Chip Gaines Says These Are the ‘Big 4’ Red Flags to Avoid When Buying a House
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How to Use a Wire Stripper
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What Is a Heat Pump? Get to Know This Energy-Efficient Heating and Cooling Device
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How and When to Test Your Smoke Detectors
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How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Hot Water Heater?
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How to Use a Voltage Tester to Check If Power Is Off
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What Is HVAC? How Home Ventilation Systems Work
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Gas vs. Electric Water Heater: How to Choose the Right One for Your Home
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How to Draw Electrical Plans
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Guide to Home Generators: Everything You Need to Know
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How to Install a Porch Light
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How to Fix Christmas Lights to Use Year After Year
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How to Calculate Your Home’s Electrical Load
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How to Properly Test Outlets with a Multimeter 5 Ways
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How to Install a Ceiling Fan Electrical Box
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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
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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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Everything You Need to Know About Light Switch Wiring
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How to Turn Off the Power In Your Home
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How to Install a Switched Receptacle to Control an Outlet
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How to Install Conduit to Protect Wiring in Your Home
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A Complete Guide to Combination Switches and Receptacles
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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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Our Helpful Guide to Understanding Electrical Cables and Wires
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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