Electricity and the components that supply it are
essential elements of your home life. They provide for necessities
from food preparation, illumination, safety, and climate control to
entertainment, relaxation and work. Knowing about your electrical
system and how it provides for your needs will give you the power to
make sensible, effective, and economical decisions and provide you
with security. From troubleshooting problems to understanding how
best to meet your lighting needs when designing a remodeling project,
the information you find here will help you make your home a more
delightful environment - while you save money.
This book contains step-by-step instructions, clearly illustrated with
more than 650 color photographs, for any electrical work you will need
to do around your house, from basic repairs to advanced wiring
projects. Each detailed project gives you a list of tools and
materials you'll need to do the job right. We've even included some
of the most common electrical code violations and potential problems
that may be found in household electrical systems, especially older
ones.
The Complete Guide to Home Wiring will be a vital resource for you for
years to come. As your home environment needs change, and as wear and
tear affects your house, you will always find information and
solutions that will meet your needs and save you money.
Bryan Trandem, Executive Editor for Cpi's Home Improvement & Gardenting division, has written more than a dozen books, including Basic Wiring & Electrical Repairs, and Advanced Wiring. He has edited another forty titles for Cpi.