Tools

Do-it-yourself home electrical work requires the use of electrical tools, and specific wire and home wiring equipment. This section addresses the most important and most commonly used basic electrical tools, and how to safely use, operate and work with them.

Five Tools Every DIYer Would Love for Christmas

Finding the perfect Christmas gift is always a struggle, but speaking from my personal experience and humble opinion, you can’t go wrong with giving tools! Continue reading →...

Specialty Electrical Tools:The Staple Shark

If you’ve ever tried to remove a staple that is firmly embedded in place, then you know how difficult a task that can prove to be. Continue reading →...

Croc’s Wire Stripping Tool

Just one of the many tools available from Rack-A-Tiers is one of the most important tools that an electrician or a DIY handyperson can own. It’s a wire-stripper and more, and it’s call...

Using an Electrical Meter to Troubleshoot Wiring Problems

This informative video demonstrates how to use an electrical meter to troubleshoot a common wiring problem - identifying which wires to connect to a new fixture. Continue reading →...

Hammers for Home Electrical Projects

Every electrician's tool kit should include a good hammer. This article and infographic provide a good overview of this useful tool. Continue reading →...

Electrical Wiring Problems – Why You Need To Own a Meter

Here is a perfect example of a situation where a meter is an invaluable tool, and tips on how to use it. You removed a ceiling fixture to replace it with a new one, and in the process you t...

GFCI Circuit Breakers and Receptacles

An explanation of how a GFCI or ground fault circuit protector works and how it protects us from electric shock. Continue reading →...

Rack-a-Tiers

Rack-a-Tiers offers many innovative products for the professional electrician or for the home electrical DIYer. The company was started by two electricians with a vision for improving their...

Tools

Using a Digital Multi Meter E-Book

The Basics of Household Wiring DVD