 
|
 |
How to Replace a Motion Sensor Light
Replacing an outdoor lighting fixture with a motion activated spotlight can conserve energy and increase home security. |
|
|
How to Replace an Outlet
Outlets should be checked periodically for wear, cracks or other signs that they should be replaced. |
|
 |
Installing a Lightning Rod
The lightning rod system installed on the Dream Garage by J & G Lightning Protection, inc. of Pittsburgh, PA will draw the ... |
|
|
Installing Electrical Wiring in an Old Home
Bob meets Barry Driscoll, the electrician who is wiring a third-floor sub panel. The panel feeds air handlers, bedrooms, ... |
|
|
Installing the Dishwasher and Garbage Disposal
Plumbing and heating contractor Doug Buchanan is ready to install the Kenmore Elite dishwasher. The dishwasher has a very ... |
|
|
Lighting Design Discussed
Bob shows a complete proper lighting plan of the loft project and meets Shawn and Bill from Driscol Electric who are hanging a ... |
|
 |
Lightning Damage
In addition to direct strikes, lightning generates electrical surges that can damage electronic equipment some distance from ... |
|
|
Lightning Paths
There are three main ways lightning enters homes and buildings: (1) a direct strike, (2) through wires or pipes that extend ... |
|
|
Modular Home Construction Basics
In this segment, Bob Vila visits the Simplex Industries modular home plant in Scranton, Pennsylvania, where the Home Again ... |
|
|
Networking, Entertainment, and Security Wiring for the Home
Bob Ryley meets with Ken Frankel from Lucent Technologies to talk about the new HomeStar wiring system. Ryley points out the ... |
|
|
Photovoltaic Roofing Shingles Installed
Bob checks in on the Habitat for Humanity Blitz project in Yonkers, New York. He talks with Deane Evans of the Partnership for ... |
|
|
Pond Safety
If your planning a backyard pond, locate it where it is unlikely to attract unattended children. Check local safety ordinances ... |
|
 |
Preventing Electrical Fires
Electrical fires are one of the leading types of home fires, especially in manufactured homes. |
|
|
Replacing an Electrical Outlet
It's easy to test and replace an electrical receptacle or outlet. |
|
|
Replacing an Electrical Switch
You can easily replace an electrical switch in a few minutes with basic tools. |
|
|
Replacing Outlets
If you have an old house with dated electrical outlets, you know they weren't designed to meet the demands of today's ... |
|
|
Residential Electrical Wiring for the Warehouse Rehab
In this segment Bob meets Eddie Fisher, the master electrician on the Brooklyn project's infrastructure team. The team of five ... |
|
|
Safety Tools
No matter what size your workshop is, there are some basic safety tools you should not be without. A smoke alarm, fire ... |
|
|
Securing Cords
In locations where furniture or beds may be pushed against an extension cord where the cord joins the plug, use a special ... |
|
|
Smart House Wiring
Bob talks about the "Smart House" system that will be installed in a house. He first looks at some light fixtures. The ... |
