Five-point checklist for a trouble-free renovation demolition
A recent kitchen renovation reminded me, in some cases a little too late, about some key areas to cover up during a demolition or drywall
A recent kitchen renovation reminded me, in some cases a little too late, about some key areas to cover up during a demolition or drywall
Last time, we looked at why aluminum wiring can be a fire waiting to happen and how to determine whether you might have it. If
If your house was built or renovated between 1965 and 1973, it may have aluminum wiring. If it does, it needs attention immediately. Aluminum wiring
Outdoor and indoor lighting should be more than functional. It can make your home more attractive and set a mood. But it can also work
You need to installing a GFCI outlet near wet locations in bathrooms and kitchens, and as simple as it is, replacing a standard outlet with
When you have wiring and outlet boxes in exterior walls, you need to take a few extra steps when insulating and installing vapor barrier. Electrical
Last time we looked at how to get electricity to an outbuilding by burying the cable. This time we’ll explore the other option – overhead
If you’ve built a handy new shed or outbuilding out back, you could probably use a bit of power out there to run lights, power
Wiring a house from end to end can be a straightforward job, if you plan well ahead of time. But even something as seemingly small
Properly grounding the electrical system in your home is important for safety, and for a variety of other reasons, including the fact that surge protectors
If you’ve done any electrical work around the house, you probably know a bit about standard electrical wiring. The better you understand it, the more
Electricity can seem scary. After all, 120 volts can knock you into the next world. But it doesn’t need to be scary as long as