MAJOR SYSTEMS: ELECTRICAL
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There are 10 billion electrical outlets in North America, and over the last few years, inventors have been hard at wo...
These days it seems like there’s more to plug in than ever—televisions, computers, and the rechargers for cell phones...
With all the crazy weather events we’ve been having, portable generators are more popular every day, but you need to ...
A professional-grade tool at a budget-friendly price, Ryobi's multimeter is a handy digital device with a host of important uses.
When we moved to the beach in Southern Delaware, we had lots of "future improvements" in our new-construction buildin...
Make sure you’re familiar with the ground rules of home electrical work if you’re considering doing some yourself. Li...
Coming from a Navy family as I do, I take pride in my ability to neatly loop and stow anything rope-like, including e...
Also known as "can" lights thanks to their cylindrical shape, recessed lights are inexpensive, work well with low cei...
Now’s a great time to do a whole-house electrical inspection, and you can do this kind yourself. CM_BVILANOTES-7 Elec...
I always say you’ve gotta use the right tool for the job, but did you know there’s a right cord for every tool?LISTEN...
Prepare for unexpected electrical outages with an emergency gas-powered backup generator.
As Penelope Green reported in The New York Times on Wednesday, more and more homebuilders are outfitting new construc...
I like mood lighting as much as anyone, particularly first thing in the morning when the full blast of light from a 1...
Since my current residence is only half finished, there are a lot of fixture-less light boxes in the ceilings—which m...
Advice on how to deal with and what to expect when hiring those who use Mechanical Systems in your home.
Bob meets with Jesse Gonzales to install an impact-resistant front door, electrician Jose Rodriguez to install wiring and plumber Dan Gerry to learn how to work w...
Bob meets with Electrician Harry Cunningham to install a backup generator.
Bob meets Eddie Fisher, the master electrician on the Brooklyn project's infrastructure team. A team of five electricians from AC/DC Electric is rewiring the buil...
Ron Ford from Kohler Power Systems joins Bob to talk about the 22-kilowatt backup generator that has been installed.
Bob and Tim Woods (of Internet Home Alliance) discuss the basics of structured wiring and connectivity in the basement of the Vermont farmhouse.
Bob joins electrician Larry Dana in the Vermont farmhouse kitchen, as he installs the Kenmore Elite 30 self-cleaning convection oven.
Bob joins Tim Woods (from Internet Home Alliance) in the basement to look over the network connection center, the area responsible for the homeowners' internet, t...
Electrician Barry Driscoll installs a state-of-the-art surge protector, as well as an arc fault detector. In addition, the new John Wood water heater and RBI gas-...
Bob meets with Tom Morgan (from Home Automation) to view and discuss the "brain" of the home automation system. Next, Bob checks in with the wiring contractor to ...
Bob inspects the remote device, controlling the PA system, HVAC, lighting, and entertainment systems. In the basement, Bob Ryley is exploring the wires and cables...
Bob meets with lighting designer Markus Earley, who explains the differences between various types of lights. Then, Bob also meets with Tony Zwain, who explains h...
Bob goes over the lighting plan with designer Markus Earley, then meets with electrician Tony Zwain to learn how electricity is distributed throughout the building.
Bob joins a three-man team from Cliff Electric, the firm performing all the 'rough-in' wiring.
Ed House (from Cliff Electrical Contractors) is installing recessed lighting.
Plumber Kevin Hanley reviews the installation process for a pedestal sink and antique toilet in the new half-bath. And electrical wiring is pulled through the wal...
Bob joins Jack O'Leary to review the rough-in plumbing and electrical work, and, together, they install a roof vent.
Bob meets Jack O'Leary, the plumbing and heating contractor for the Newton, MA project. Since the house has doubled in size with the neaddition, the old heating u...
Bob and the electrician look over the plastic-sheathed electrical wiring and discuss how to protect the installation, while still making it look good.
Bob talks about the "Smart House" system that will be installed in the house with the electrician, Pete Tim. Meanwhile, hot-mopped tar is used to waterproof the s...
Bob joins electrician Greg Roulette as he works on the rough wiring. The circuit breaker panel, Greg explains, is a receptacle for ground, neutral, and hot wires...
Electrician Steve Bradley is on hand to install the electrical wires and boxes for the addition. Bob discusses the codes regarding receptacle placement and Steve ...
Bob lays out the lighting design for the kitchen. Electrician Steven Bradley shows Bob how to install a high-hat light fixture, from the mounting to the wiring to...
Bob observes as electrician Steve Bradley snakes a thermostat wire along a wall in service of the new air conditioning system.
After taking stock of progress that's been made, Bob begins wiring a hanging light fixture for a special colonial lantern in the front hall.
Bob has finished wiring the Colonial-style light fixture in the entryway and, back in the kitchen, the refrigerator ice maker is hooked up.
Bob discusses the electrical layout of the first floor with electrician Slav Witowski.
Bob goes over the electrical wiring with John Hickey. Also, cedar clapboards are put up on the exterior.
