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Podcast 334: Becoming a Builder, Leaky Apartments, and Complexities of a Custom Home
Rob, Kiley, and Patrick hear from listeners about going all electric and not messing up historic houses before taking listener questions about becoming a high-performance builder, fixing a leaky apartment, and planning a new home.
Installing a Motion-Sensor Light
Learn how to mount and wire an outdoor security light.
Installing Low-Voltage Path Lights
Illuminate your way outside with these easy-to-install lo-vo lights.
How To Add Lighting To a Deck
Get tips for designing, wiring, and installing lights to make an outdoor space safer and more attractive at night.
Choosing Outdoor Lights
Select from line-voltage lights and low-voltage lights.
Tapping Into an Existing Outlet
Follow these guidelines to tap into an interior outlet when adding an outdoor receptacle.
Tools and Materials for Outdoor Wiring
Aside from something to dig with, most of the electrical tools you'll need for outdoor work are the same as those you'd use inside, but outdoor receptacles and circuits have some specific requirements.
Running Power to an Outbuilding
The hardest part may be digging the trench for the cable.
Planning Your Outdoor System
It pays to anticipate future needs as you plan for exterior outlets and light fixtures.
Installing an AFCI Breaker
Here's how (and why) to install protective AFCI breakers, which are wired somewhat differently from conventional breakers.

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