Fix Underground Wiring
Assess the damage If you’re digging holes in your backyard, you should always call 811 a few days beforehand to mark all the underground utilities. Unfortunately, privately owned wiring will not be...
View ArticleHow to Fix Burned Wire
The Problem: Scorched, charred or burned wire in an electrical box So you’re finally getting around to replacing the ceiling light fixture when you discover that the wiring insulation has turned to...
View ArticleHow to Repair a Cut Extension Cord
Fix for a Damaged Cord Accidentally cut your good, heavy-duty extension cord? Replacement cords are expensive, and you can save money by just repairing it. Instead of splicing, add a new plug on the...
View ArticleRepair a Doorbell: Fix a Dead or Broken Doorbell
Inspect the wiring Hardwired doorbell wire repair Inspect the wires for damage. Repair breaks with twist-on connectors. Splice in new wire to add length and allow for connections. A complete inspection...
View ArticleWiring a Plug: Replacing a Plug and Rewiring Electronics
Properly wired plug and lamp socket Maintain the correct hot and neutral electrical paths from the outlet to the light bulb. Wire a plug to maintain correct polarity Wiring a new plug isn’t difficult,...
View ArticleFix a Lamp Cord
Buy a polarized replacement plug, if needed Damaged plugs and nicked, frayed cords are a safety hazard and need to be replaced. Putting a new plug on is straightforward, but there are a few basic...
View ArticleReplace a Wall Phone Jack and Phone Jack Wiring
Replace a wall phone jack Photo 1: Disconnect the old wall phone jack Loosen the terminal screws on the back of the jack and disconnect the phone jack wiring. Photo 2: Connect the new wall phone jack...
View ArticleExtension Cord Repair
Replace an extension cord plug Photo 1: Remove the wire jacket Make a shallow cut lengthwise through the outer jacket, then lightly score around the cord until you can break the jacket off. Photo 2:...
View ArticleRepair a Light Fixture
Simple fix for a flickering light Bend the tab With the power off, bend the tab in the bottom of the socket slightly upward with a screwdriver. Do you have bulbs that burn out quickly, lights that...
View ArticleUse a Christmas Light Tester to Check Holiday Lights
Test and fix bad strings of holiday lights Photo 1: Fix a bad Christmas light string Remove a bulb from an unlit section, plug the empty socket into the connector, plug the string into an electric...
View ArticleHow to Fix Earbuds
Why Does Only One Earbud Work?: Fix the earbud Photo 1: Desolder first Wick up the old solder with desoldering braid for a fresh, clean start. Find it at an electronics store or online. Or use a scrap...
View ArticleHow to Rewire a Lamp
Check the bulb first! When a lamp flickers or doesn’t light up at all, chances are that one of the parts has gone bad. Here we’ll show you how to replace all the key parts and how to rewire a lamp. But...
View ArticleHow to Replace a Pull-Chain Light Fixture
Replace the bad pull-chain fixture Photo 1: Test for hot wires Turn off the power, remove the light bulb and unscrew the fixture from the electrical box. Pull the fixture down, but keep your hands away...
View ArticleFix Underground Wiring
Assess the damage If you’re digging holes in your backyard, you should always call 811 a few days beforehand to mark all the underground utilities. Unfortunately, privately owned wiring will not be...
View ArticleHow to Fix Burned Wire
The Problem: Scorched, charred or burned wire in an electrical box So you’re finally getting around to replacing the ceiling light fixture when you discover that the wiring insulation has turned to...
View ArticleHow to Repair a Cut Extension Cord
Fix for a Damaged Cord Accidentally cut your good, heavy-duty extension cord? Replacement cords are expensive, and you can save money by just repairing it. Instead of splicing, add a new plug on the...
View ArticleRepair a Doorbell: Fix a Dead or Broken Doorbell
Inspect the wiring Hardwired doorbell wire repair Inspect the wires for damage. Repair breaks with twist-on connectors. Splice in new wire to add length and allow for connections. A complete inspection...
View ArticleWiring a Plug: Replacing a Plug and Rewiring Electronics
Properly wired plug and lamp socket Maintain the correct hot and neutral electrical paths from the outlet to the light bulb. Wire a plug to maintain correct polarity Wiring a new plug isn’t difficult,...
View ArticleFix a Lamp Cord
Buy a polarized replacement plug, if needed Damaged plugs and nicked, frayed cords are a safety hazard and need to be replaced. Putting a new plug on is straightforward, but there are a few basic...
View ArticleReplace a Wall Phone Jack and Phone Jack Wiring
Replace a wall phone jack Photo 1: Disconnect the old wall phone jack Loosen the terminal screws on the back of the jack and disconnect the phone jack wiring. Photo 2: Connect the new wall phone jack...
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