“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 ...

When it comes to electrical projects, wiring a switch to an outlet is a pretty straightforward project. Step 1: Install a box for the new electrical switch and run a red, a white, a green and a black ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Thomas Alva Edison patented the electric light bulb in 1879. To say that this innovation had a profoundly positive effect on society would be a major understatement. Although electric lighting is ...

If you have a light switch that controls an outlet or a fan you prefer to stay on, you know how frustrating it can be keeping that switch from getting flipped. This DIY light switch guard will save ...