A few weeks ago I was four-wheeling with some friends and their old Jeeps when disaster nearly struck. An electrical fire started in the engine compartment of one of the CJs and fried a wiring harness ...

Dear Pat: I was redecorating my family room, and I changed the electrical outlets myself so the colors matched. Now, one from a wall switch does not work, and another has intermittent power. Help! — ...

TLDR version: With a basic multimeter, how can I accurately determine hot (line), neutral, and load wires in an outlet box? Longer version: So getting annoyed and could use some perspective. Tried to ...

April Wilkerson teaches the basics of electrical wiring for DIY projects, giving you the skills to tackle home electrical work. ‘Break Free’: Professor Announces Decision to Resign I’ve been a couples ...

Electrical work can be a bit intimidating, especially for someone new to construction or DIY. Understanding more about electricity can help you determine what types of electrical projects you'd be ...