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Home electrical how-to articles and wiring diagrams including wiring a switch, wiring a dimmer switch, wiring a receptacle, wiring a ceiling fan, wiring switch/receptacle combination devices, and more are covered in this section. Plus, a review of the different types of lighting available for the home.

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Testing the GFCI Receptacle
How to Replace a Razor Only Receptacle With a GFCI
You can easily replace that older style "razor only" outlet and upgrade your bathroom with a much safer Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) receptacle. Continue reading →...
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Outdoor Lamp Post Installation Questions
Answers to a question regarding the installation of an outdoor lamp post; more specifically, whether it would be necessary to install and wire an electrical box along with the lamp post. C...
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How to Wire an RV Receptacle
Step-by-step video and full article guides you through the installation of a dedicated, 30A, 125V R.V. receptacle so that you may have the luxury of being able to provide power to your store...
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How to Add a Receptacle to an Existing Circuit
Want to add a receptacle or outlet to an existing circuit? Depending upon the wiring configuration of the existing circuit, this can often be accomplished easily by a competent DIYer. Conti...
Kitchen Split Receptacle Circuits
Kitchen Split Receptacle Circuits
What exactly is a kitchen split receptacle circuit? A detailed article, video and wiring diagram explains this common wiring scenario. Continue reading →...
Light Fixture Wiring Problems
Light Fixture Wiring Problems
You replaced a light fixture and now it doesn't work - you've got a light fixture wiring problem! Here's how to solve it. Continue reading →...
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How to Install and Wire a Keyless Ceiling Light Fixture
Wiring the keyless ceiling light fixture or lamp holder is a common DIY home wiring task. In this video, I demonstrate the steps to installing and wiring the common "plastic (or sometimes po...
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Home Electrical Applications for Child Safety Protection Month
November is Child Safety Protection Month. New home wiring applications such as vocal smoke alarms and tamper resistant receptacles will make your home a safer place for your family. Contin...
 

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