Learn about working with electrical devices with Bob Vila, including information about fixing battery rechargers, electrical tests, fixing switches, and more.
Energy Star Appliances Here's something to consider when you're appliance shopping. The Energy Star program was formed as a partnership between the ...
Home Wiring Keep electrical wires separate from computer or cable wires. The household current carried through electrical wires can cause ...
House Power Before you install a new air conditioning system, consider your home's electrical system. It's not uncommon for old houses to ...
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 ...
