A new attic fan with thermostat wired remotely

Attic Fan Replacement

Existing shower floor with some of the grout removed

How I Re-Grouted A Shower Floor

A close shot of a broken light bulb socket with a pull chain hanging by two electrical wires in an attic.

Repair Broken Attic Light

I found this one gang plastic nail-on box in the ceiling of a client's basement. It has a type AC (BX) metal armored cable and a non-metallic cable spliced together. The non-metallic cable has a grounding conductor. BX cable normally uses its metal armor outer jacket as the grounding conductor, but it must be connected properly. A BX cable should be spliced inside of a metal box so that the armor ground is carried over to the metal of the box by using the proper cable connector. If a plastic box is used it is necessary to attach a BX connector with a metal grounding bushing onto the BX cable. A grounding conductor is then connected to the lug on the grounding bushing. This electrical box should also have a blank plastic cover on it. This is clearly a naughty electrical code and safety violation.

Naughty Electrical Code and Safety Violations

A Milwaukee brand cordless half-inch angle drill inside of a plastic case. There's a spare battery, a battery charger, and a handle for holding the drill steady. This is not normally a DIYer tool unless some serious drilling needs to be done. Image is copyright 2026 John Grabowski, All Rights Reserved.

New Homeowner Tools

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

Why Are My Lights Flickering

Depicting hard hats, work gloves, face shield, safety goggles, hearing protection, and a dust mask for when you plan to safely work around your home

Be Safe When Working Around Your Home

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

Replace Old Ceiling Pancake Box

Old kitchen hood

Kitchen Hood Replacement

The interior of an active outdoor electrical panel with a white wire being used as one of the LINE conductors feeding the panel. The equipment grounding conductor is being used as a neutral which can cause phantom voltage.

Phantom Voltage

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