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Custom Electrical-Box Extensions
If you do enough remodeling work, you’ll eventually encounter a situation that calls for extending the depth of an existing electrical box to match the thickness of a new wall.…
Problem-Solving Electrical Boxes
Cleverly designed boxes can get you out of trouble quickly during rough-ins and retrofits.
Working with Airtight Drywall Boxes
Running wires into airtight electrical boxes can be a pain. When the wires are stripped from their casing, one of them inevitably catches a rib on the back side of the…
Wiring a Master Suite Addition
Adding circuits for a new bedroom and bath offers lessons in rough electrical work and integrating new and old wiring.
Installing flexible metallic conduit into old work boxes
Most electrical codes permit fishing a length of flexible conduit into a finished wall, but the problem always has been how to connect the connector easily to an old work…
Wiring a Single-Pole Switch
You don't need to be an electrician to wire a light switch–you just need to have a few basic tools and follow these simple steps.
For Electrical Safety, Lock and Tag the Breaker Panel
Just because you threw the switch, it doesn’t mean it’s off!
How To Mount an Electrical Box in a Tight Spot
With limited space to swing a hammer, there are still at least 3 ways to install a box securely.
Rough Electrical Wiring
Knowledge of the code and a few tricks ease wiring circuits for standard receptacles and lights.
More Wires Need Bigger Boxes
The National Electrical Code limits the number of wires in a box. Here's how to figure the size box you need.

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