What engineer out there hasn't been called upon to replace a light switch, circuit breaker or other electrical device? Most of us have, I'll bet. Unfortunately, as knowledgeable as we broadcast or ...

At first glance, they appear to be cardboard boxes of all varieties and sizes in stacks of two or three. But a closer look reveals the details: carpeting, interior walls, furniture either made of ...

Expert DIYer April Wilkerson teaches fast and safe DIY electrical wiring basics for switches and outlets.

We begin Part 2 of this three-part series by continuing our discussion of the requirements for securing and supporting raceway and other parts of electrical systems. The NEC requires raceways, cable ...

Before you attempt to fix a faulty light switch, make sure you understand the basics of light switch wiring.

Article 300 is one of four Articles that form the basis for applying Chapter 3 wiring methods (the other three are Art. 310, Art. 312, and Art. 314). The requirements of Art. 300 apply to all Chapter ...

In the last two Back to Basics stories, we concentrated on easy steps for upkeep and upgrades for your 4x4. This month we'll tackle a simple wiring project. Wiring your off-road lights might seem like ...