When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. What engineer out there hasn't been called upon to replace a light switch, circuit breaker or ...

Continuity of the neutral conductor of a multiwire branch circuit must not be interrupted by the removal of a wiring device [Sec. 300.13(B)]. So, splice the neutral wires, and run a pigtail to the ...

Chapter 3 of the NEC provides detailed requirements for installing wiring and raceways. Among other things, the requirements address the routing, splicing, and ...

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 ...

When you embark on a project to own a home, you need to be determined and diligent in order to accomplish it. Building a home has very many stages, each with its own ...

April Wilkerson teaches the basics of safe, efficient DIY electrical wiring for switches and outlets.

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 ...