Ultimate Guide: Wiring, 8th Updated Edition (Creative Homeowner) DIY Home Electrical Installations & Repairs from New Switches to Indoor & Outdoor Lighting with Step-by-Step Photos - Softcover

Editors Of Creative Homeowner

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1580117872 ISBN 13: 9781580117876

Publisher: Creative Homeowner, 2017

Synopsis

Ultimate Guide: Wiring, 8th Edition demystifies residential electrical systems with easy-to-understand language, step-by-step photography, and detailed illustrations. Learn how to:

• Make common electrical repairs
• Add new switches and receptacles
• Install lighting fixtures, appliances, & outdoor lighting
• Run wiring from room to room
• Add new circuits & service panels

As a homeowner, you'll learn how your house's electrical system works and how to complete installations and repairs. This project-based book shows how to select the right cable, wires, and other equipment, and how to run wiring through walls and between floors. Projects guide you through installing switches, outlet receptacles, electrical appliances, and lighting systems.

You'll also learn how outdoor lighting, including security and low-voltage systems, can help improve and illuminate the exterior areas around your home.

The eighth edition has been updated with the latest information on everything from big screen TVs to 3-way switches required by the National Electrical Code.

Ultimate Guide to Wiring explains residential electrical systems in easy-to-understand terms to help you learn how to work with electric wiring and repair, replace, and install typical electrical-system elements. Learn how to work like a professional electrician, and save money with DIY home electrical installations and repairs!

About this title

About the Author

Consumers recognize Creative Homeowner as their leading and trusted source for the best information, inspiration, and instruction related to the house and home. Creative Homeowner is the preeminent publisher of books on all aspects of decorating and design; home repair and improvement; house plans; gardening and landscaping; and grilling. Creative Homeowner's books stand out from other publications with their complete and easy-to-follow instructions, up-to-date information, and extensive use of color photography. Among its best-selling titles are Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement, Updated Edition; Ultimate Guide: Plumbing, 4th Updated Edition; and Ultimate Guide: Wiring, 8th Updated Edition.

From the Back Cover

ULTIMATE GUIDE
WIRING

Save money by making all types of home electrical repairs and improvements with the help of this complete easy-to-follow guide.

• Replace faulty electrical switches and receptacles
• Install interior and exterior home lighting systems
• Learn about the materials and tools you need to work like a pro
• Upgrade your home's wiring for safety and convenience

Detailed How-to Wiring Diagrams

Add lighting systems, switches, and electrical receptacles.

Learn how to work like a professional electrician.

Install safe and long-lasting outdoor wiring systems.

Edition details

• Publisher: Creative Homeowner
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1580117872
• ISBN 13: 9781580117876
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304