Electrical

Electrical Remodeling Tricks, Tips, and Hacks
And now we present various electrical remodeling tricks--or call it commonsense?--that will make your job go easier.

Gold Medallion Homes
Readers shares thoughts about Gold Medallion Homes.

Run Wire in Open Walls
It's easy to learn how to run Romex electrical wire in your walls with this guide.

Klein Side Cutting Pliers
Klein Side Cutting Pliers are a bit pricey. Are they worth the cost? Read our review of Klein Side Cutting Pliers and find out.

How do you secure the wire inside the plastic electrical box?
How do you secure a NM or Romex wire inside a plastic electrical box?

Retro Doorbells
Here are a few retro doorbells and places where you can buy them.

Installing Electrical Boxes - Nail In, New Construction.
Advice on how to install nail-in, new construction electrical boxes.

Types of Electrical Boxes
A summary of four categories of electrical box types.

Electrical Devices With a Modern Look: Adorne From LeGrand
Give your remodel a contemporary look with these neat electrical devices and accessories from LeGrand's adorne collection.

How to Splice Electrical Wire
A pictorial guide to how to splice and extend electrical wire.

Using Romex and Conduit Wiring in Exposed Locations
When dealing with exposed locations such as the masonry walls of a basement, there are certain rules governing the use of Romex or conduit.

Mr. Beams Home Power Outage Lighting System
A review of Mr. Beams Home Power Outage Lighting System.

Kitchen Electrical Code Basics
Electrical code basics for kitchen renovation.

Electrical Boxes
Learn the different types of electrical boxes for home renovation.

Q: Why are my outlets installed upside-down?
Q: A question from a reader asking why her outlets are installed upside down and if it matters.

Replace Old Electrical Outlet With New One
Are your old electrical outlets old, worn, and loose? Replace them with new, safer electrical outlets. This is one of the easier quick-fixes you can do, and it'll make your house look a lot spiffier!

What is a Gold Medallion Home?
What is a Gold Medallion Home?

What Is an Electric Service Drop?
What is an electric service drop?

Homeowners Electrical Exam
Find out how to electrically wire your house--and get legally permitted--all without hiring an electrician.

Cooper Electrical Receptacles
What's up with Cooper electrical receptacle's face plates shattering all the time?