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Video: Choosing and Using Electrical Testers

Learn to choose the right tester for the job, and use it with confidence by Joseph Fratello

Q & A: A bad splice might indicate more problemsOnline Membership Required

by Clifford A. Popejoy

9 Common Wiring Mistakes and Code Violations

Some are illegal, some are dangerous, and some are both—but all are simple to avoidby Joseph Fratello

Q & A: Can compact fluorescents emit warm light?Online Membership Required

by Nancy McCoy

What's the Difference: Green lightbulbsOnline Membership Required

Compact fluorescents and light-emitting diodes are energy-efficient alternatives to standard bulbsby Rob Yagid

Accent Lighting for Your Deck

Integrated with posts, railings, and stair risers, a new generation of exterior-light fixtures provides a wide range of deck-lighting optionsby Justin Fink

Q & A: Kitchen-lighting basicsOnline Membership Required

by Nancy McCoy

Q & A: Should I upgrade ungrounded wiring?Online Membership Required

by Clifford A. Popejoy

Website prevents Juiced Newtons

Trade association launches online resource devoted to electrical safety and education

Low-Voltage Landscape LightingOnline Membership Required

All 12v lighting systems are safe, but quality components and careful installation make the difference over the long haulby Clifford A. Popejoy

Problem-Solving Electrical BoxesOnline Membership Required

Cleverly designed boxes can get you out of trouble quickly during rough-ins and retrofits

Q & A: Can I convert a 220v stove circuit into two 110v circuits?Online Membership Required

by Clifford A. Popejoy

Tip: Working with airtight drywall boxesOnline Membership Required

by Ian McMurray

Tip: Another way to fish wiresOnline Membership Required

by Robert Condie

Q & A: Do compact fluorescents and dimmers mix?

by Clifford A. Popejoy

Wiring a Master Suite AdditionOnline Membership Required

Adding circuits for a new bedroom and bath offers lessons in rough electrical work and integrating new and old wiringby Clifford A. Popejoy

Tip: Pulling wire through conduitOnline Membership Required

by Kenneth B. Best

Q & A: Can I make ungrounded circuits safer?Online Membership Required

by Marc Massa

Tip: Installing flexible metallic conduit into old work boxesOnline Membership Required

by Richard A. Olsen

Editors PickRunning New Wires through Old WallsOnline Membership Required

With an assortment of tools, a few tricks, and a little luck, you can make electrical cable go where you didn't think it couldby Charles Bickford

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