ELECTRICIAN
Home improvements check list -
Steps to be taken
before contract a home improvement service.
What To Do With A Lamp! - Lamps add light, d�cor and style to any room
in your home.
Seeing the Light - "Light has illuminated the path of humanity" �
While Einstein was probably referring to one of his mind-blowing theories,
lighting has also revolutionized the home.
In The Mood - Creating a Designer Home With Lighting
Installing Coaxial TV Cable - It sure would be nice to have
cable TV in that spare
Adding a Telephone Extension - Pity the poor phone line. Few things
have had to pick up the slack to take us into the information age like
telecommunications.
How to Find a Contractor -
How to find the
right contractor to get your home repair or home improvement job done most
effectively.
Avoiding Home Repair Ripoffs -
Tips on how to
prevent home repair scams.
Replacing Plugs and Cords -
Learn to replace
faulty plugs and cords with this helpful guide.
Adding Surge Protection -
Protecting
electrical appliances with surge protectors.
Wiring Ceiling Fixtures with Switches -
Options for
connecting switches to ceiling lights and other fixtures.
Wiring Three-Way Switches -
How to wire a
three-way switch.
Installing Under-Cabinet Lighting -
Brightening cabinets.
Checking Incandescent Fixtures -
Troubleshooting
incandescent fixture lighting.
Installing a Programmable Thermostat -
A programmable
thermostat automatically changes the temperature in your home for sleeping and
waking hours. It also can deliver different temperatures when you're away.
Troubleshooting Fuses -
Troubleshooting
fuses.
Installing Ceiling Fans -
Whether it's keeping
warm air down for heat in the winter, or circulating cool air in the summer, a
ceiling fan can cut energy costs and help keep your home more comfortable all
year long. Installing a ceiling fan is an ideal one-day project for homeowners
with little or no wiring experience.
Adding Wall Sconces -
Wall sconces are
ideal for hallways, stairways, and any room that needs indirect accent lighting.
Installing a wall sconce is similar to adding a new light fixture. The only
difference is location and the type of fixture box used.
How to hire a contractor -
Finding a competent
and reliable contractor is the first step to a successful and satisfying home
improvement project.
Fixed-Fee versus Time-and-Materials Contracts -
How to decide what
kind of contract you'll need to get your home repair or home improvement job
done most effectively.
Testing and Replacing Switches -
How to test and
replace switches.
Choosing Receptacles -
Determine what kind
of outlet you need with this guide to choosing the right receptacle.
Installing Special Switches -
How to install a
variety of special switches.
Wiring Two Ceiling Fixtures -
Attaching two
fixtures to a single switch.
Adding Outdoor Receptacles -
How to add outdoor
receptacles.
Installing Outdoor Lighting -
Installing recessed
lights outdoors.
Rewiring Lamps -
How to replace a
damaged cord or lamp socket. Also useful for turning objects into lamps.
Troubleshooting Circuit Breakers -
Troubleshooting a
circuit breaker.
Troubleshooting Thermostats
- Repairing a
thermostat.
Adding Whole-House Fans -
How to install a
whole-house fan.
bedroom you've converted into an office.