Wiring : a homeowner's guide

Summary:

"Wiring repairs, replacements, and upgrades are among the most popular projects for home DIYers-and, potentially, the most fraught with risk. With an unerring emphasis on safety, wiring expert Steve Cory prepares homeowners for the most common situations they are likely to encounter and gives them the confidence to tackle their own home wiring projects. After introductory sections on understanding the residential electrical system and basic wiring techniques, projects include: replacing switches and receptacles installing lights and fans retrofitting under-cabinet lighting running cable and installing electrical boxes and more With quick tips throughout, this handy reference provides all you need to know to tackle any home wiring repair project." -- ONIX annotation.

Record details

ISBN: 9781641550031
ISBN: 1641550031
Physical Description: 265 : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Publisher: Newtown, CT : The Taunton Press, Inc., [2019]

Content descriptions

General Note:	Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Being safe and understanding your system -- Tools and techniques for basic replacements and repairs -- Installing lights and fans -- Switches and receptacles -- Electrical repairs -- Planning for new electrical service -- Installing boxes and running cable -- Wiring for new receptacles and fixtures -- Fans and heaters -- Cable, data, and smart home wiring.