Tools & Supplies

How to Wrap an Extension Cord

Best Way to Wrap an Extension Cord

In this article and supplementary video I share what I consider to be the best way to wrap an extension cord.  It all starts with a scenario that may be very familiar to you.  You need a long extension cord to use an electric tool like a lawnmower or a hedge trimmer, and find that the cord is a mess. All twisted and full of knots!

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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 took apart all the wiring splices, and now you can’t remember how to connect them all back together.

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 jobs.

Wire

A discussion of wire found within the home or residential electrical environment, how wire is measured and the composition of most wire.

How to Use a Voltage Tester

One tool that every electrical DIYer should have is some kind of a voltage tester. However, more important than having a voltage tester, is to know how to use a voltage tester.

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