Ceiling fans — in winter?
Did you know your ceiling fan can actually warm you up in the winter? By reversing the direction the fan rotates (or on some fans,
Did you know your ceiling fan can actually warm you up in the winter? By reversing the direction the fan rotates (or on some fans,
Outdoor lighting can be complex or simple. Regular voltage lighting provides more control, the potential for brighter light… and requires proper electrical wiring techniques. Low-voltage
It’s the accepted way to do it. But why? Why do you wrap wires clockwise around a terminal screw on an outlet or switch? The
If you need to run power outside your house — for lighting, to supply power to a toolshed or garage, or to power a pump
Last time we explained that in a 3-way switch setup (in which two switches control a single fixture), the switch redirects the current to one
If you’ve done any electrical work, you probably have no trouble figuring out how to wire a fixture to a single switch (called a two-way
If you’re going to do any electrical work around the house, use this checklist to get ready. Insulated needle-nose pliers. These are handy for getting
Finally, we can finish hooking up our outlet. Cut a short length of the correct-color wire and strip a bit off each end. A pair
Here’s a basic explanation of the wiring of an outlet. If you’re wiring a new outlet, pry up and remove the round knockout, where the
Last time, we briefly explained the path electricity takes through wires and electrical devices. Now we’ll do a simple operation: replace an outlet. (Maybe you
Once you take the fear of the unknown out of it, working with your home’s electricity isn’t that scary. Of course, you should treat it
Let’s answer that question in reverse order. You have them because they might save your life. Faulty electrical appliances can conduct electricity, and if you