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Mapping Electrical Circuits

Let there be light! Unfortunately, many older homes have “outgrown” their electrical systems. When these homes were originally built, no one anticipated that we would be using as many electric devices as we do today.

Installing a GFCI Outlet

A GFCI outlet (which stands for ground fault circuit interrupter) is a receptacle with its own built-in circuit breaker. It is intended to protect you from electric shock and your wiring and breaker panel from being “shorted out”.

Installing Recessed Lighting

Choosing Switches, Specialty Switches, Receptacles, Boxes, Wire and Cable, Retrofit Fixture/Junction Boxes, & more.

Installing Track Lighting

Track lighting is both beautiful and functional. It can add drama to any room by allowing you to direct the light where you want it. A variety of heads and lamps let you control the shape and intensity of the light beam. It also adapts easily to modifications in room layout, and add-ons are possible. Here are the basics for installing track lighting in your home.

Outdoor Lighting

Take some time to read the following tips and instructions on how to install outdoor wiring. These instructions can help you save time and effort, while ensuring a safe and satisfying installation.

Installing a Ceiling Fan

Stripping, Joining , Working with, & Connecting Wires

Electricians - Occupational Outlook by Dept. of Labor

Nature of the Work | Working Conditions | Employment | Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement | Job Outlook | Earnings | Related Occupations | Sources of Additional Information

Electrical

Electrical systems can seem like a confusing mess of connections, cables, and boxes hidden inside the walls. But with a little common sense and a few precautions, do-it-yourselfers can handle most projects.