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Electrical Wiring the Third Floor
Bob meets Brendon Driscoll, the electrician who is installing the new wiring. The initial wiring stage is called the "rough ... |
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Electrical Wiring with Metal Studs
Bob joins electrician Jose Rodriguez as he installs wiring in metal framing at the storm-ready house. Rodriguez uses plastic ... |
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Extension Cord Storage Tips
Here’s another great tip from BobVila.com.
There’s nothing more frustrating than having to detangle a mess of extension ... |
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Exterior Shingles and BrickWalkway
Bob talks with Ryley about shingle exposure, brick surrounds for basement windows, and the design of a brick walkway. Bob also ... |
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Fixing Things Safely
Be safe and smart as you fix things. |
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Flood Prep - Electrical
Keep these points in mind when you have your electrical system components raised:
a) Electrical system modifications ... |
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Gas Light Retrofitting
Bob meets electrician Barry Driscoll, who is retrofitting an old gas light fixture into a modern electrical light fixture. ... |
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Getting Connected: Controlling the Home
Imagine a home where turning off a forgotten bedroom light doesn't mean running back up the stairs. Today, controls for a ... |
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Getting Connected: Structured Wiring Basics
Today's home wiring includes more than the standard suite of electrical connections. Dedicated wiring for data, telephone, ... |
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Ground Fault Interruptors
Ground fault interruptors, or gfi's, are electrical outlets designed to automatically trip off if a fault occurs. Gfi's are ... |
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Hands Off Pipes
In many houses, the electrical system is grounded to the water service entrance pipe. Since the entire plumbing system is ... |
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Home Automation Alliances
Automating your home can be as simple as plugging in a starter kit or rewiring the entire house. Before you make the leap to a ... |
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Home Lighting Controls
Penny Henderson of Lightolier discusses the home's dimmer switch system and the benefits of controlling lighting for different ... |
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Home Security Options
Internet Home Alliance's Tim Woods discusses home security options, including sensors, installation, and wiring. |
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Home Structured Wiring Explained
Joe Kreis from MJ Cordaro Electric Company explains the installation of a Leviton structured wire system. The system is ... |
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Home Theater Wiring
Avoid flat-topped staples for running speaker wires along the walls — they can sever the wire's insulation. Cables that ... |
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Home Wiring
Keep electrical wires separate from computer or cable wires. The household current carried through electrical wires can cause ... |
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House Power
Before you install a new air conditioning system, consider your home's electrical system. It's not uncommon for old houses to ... |
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How to Childproof Your Home
A child's curiosity can be a dangerous thing in an unsafe home. Follow these steps to protect your child from harm. |
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How to Install a Ceiling Fan
Replacing a light fixture with a ceiling fan can bring comfort and energy savings to the home. |
