Wiring

by Steve Cory

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781641550031
Publisher:	Taunton Press, Incorporated
Publication date:	08/20/2019
Pages:	272
Sales rank:	652,083
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Steve Cory is a freelance writer and photographer who specializes in detailed how-to projects. He has written extensively for Lowe's, STANLEY, Creative Homeowner, The Home Depot, and others. Cory is also the author of Trim: A Homeowners Guide (Taunton Press, 2015), Plumbing: A Homeowner's Guide (Taunton, 2016), and Building Kitchen Cabinets and Bathroom Vanities (Taunton Press, 2015).

Table of Contents

Introduction
1. Being Safe and Understanding Your System
2. Tools and Techniques for Basic Replacements and Repairs
3. Installing Lights and Fans
4. Switches and Receptacles
5. Repairs
6. Planning for New Electrical Service
7. Installing Boxes and Running Cable
8. Wiring for New Receptables and Fixtures
9. Fans and Heaters
10. Cable, Data, and Smart Home Wiring