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How to Replace a Kitchen Light Switch

Michelle in St. Petersburg, Florida asks: How to Replace a Kitchen Light Switch: Installing a Single Light Switch and Making the Wiring Connections.

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Electrical Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

How to identify and repair electrical mistakes that lead to electrical problems.
Prevent electrical code violations and failed home inspections.

How to Wire a GFCI Outlet without a Ground Wire

How to Wire a GFCI Outlet without a Ground Wire
Protect the home with Ground Fault Outlets.

Portable Generator

How to Connect a Portable Generator to a Home
Install a Interlock Switch and Safely Power the home.

How to Wire a Generator and Transfer Switch

Do you need Backup Power for Your Home?
See how to add a Generator and a Automatic Transfer Switch with a Panel.

How to Add a Sub Panel

Do you need more circuit breaker space?
See how to add a sub panel to an existing main panel to free up space for more circuits.

Wire a Dryer Cord and Dryer Outlet

Wire a Dryer Cord and the Outlet and Circuit.
See How to Wire a 3Prong and 4Prong Dryer Cord, the Dryer Circuit, and the 220Volt Outlet

Basic Home Electrical Wiring

Basic Home Electrical Wiring by Example, an Introduction.
See the overview of the course: Basics of Home Electrical Wiring by Example.

Home Electrical Wiring Tips

Wiring Tips to Help You Wire it Right!
Tripping Circuit Breaker, Outlet at a Wall Switch, Light Fixture Without a Ground Wire.

How to Wire Three Way Switches

3Way Switch Wiring Diagrams

Home Electrical Wiring and Electrical Repairs

Please Note:
Unless otherwise posted, please refer to the following Guidelines when working on Electrical Projects:

Skill Level:
Intermediate to Advanced - Electrical Repairs and Circuit Wiring is Best Performed by a Certified Electrician or Licensed Electrical Contractor.

Electrical Tools Required:
Basic Electricians Pouch of Hand Tools, a Voltage Tester and a Multi Meter.

Estimated Time:
Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with tools, work with electrical wiring, and the available access to the project area.

Precaution:
Identify the project circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.

Important:
Modifying existing electrical circuits or installing additional electrical wiring should be done according to local and National Electrical Codes, with a permit and be inspected.

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