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Bad Kitchen Wiring

Add Outlet From Existing Switch

An electrical outlet with a burned slot on the face and a burned screw on the side.

Burned Electrical Outlet Causes

Close-up photo of the electrical wiring connections on a ceiling hung light fixture.

Why Are My Lights Flickering

Outdoor light fixture mounted with an indoor electrical box, duct tape, and caulk

Repair An Outdoor Light Fixture

Blank opening for an outside light next to a front door

Old Exterior Light Fixture

Bare Kitchen walls after all old cabinets, counter top, and appliances have been removed

Extend Kitchen Electrical Outlets

An incorrectly installed plastic electrical switch box with a broken screw connection point

Repair A Broken Electrical Box

The image depicts three electrical outlet boxes exposed, along with the easy-to-find wood wall studs, two plastic pipes and two copper pipes during the demolition phase of a kitchen remodel.

How I Find A Wall Stud

A ceiling fan box hanging from the wire about to be attached to the bracket inside of the ceiling

Installing a Ceiling Fan Using Existing Wiring

Front and Rear of an Old Style Ceiling Electrical Pancake Box for Knob and Tube Wiring

Replace Old Ceiling Pancake Box

Three very old non-grounding type electrical receptacle outlets

To Ground A Two Prong Outlet

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