“The first thing any homeowner needs to know is if they are not comfortable or do not know what they are doing when it comes to working with electricity in any way, hire a professional,” says Joe ...

These six common mistakes made by DIYers can be dangerous. Learn how to wire an outlet or light switch properly and safely. **Video Topics:** - #1: Using Back Stab Terminals - #2: Using the Wrong Scre ...

Most DIYers shy away from doing electrical work for fear of getting shocked or causing a fire. And that’s certainly understandable; electricity is not to be trifled with. However, there are many ...

Adding an electrical outlet next to an existing light switch is easy, as long as there is a neutral wire in the box. Step 1: Turn the power supply off to the light switch at the main electrical panel.

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My house was built in the 50s, with wiring from that time period. I'm trying to understand how to connect a modern switch up in the place of an existing old one and it just isn't making sense to me. I ...