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Wiring: A Homeowner's Guide

Wiring: A Homeowner's Guide

Table of Contents: Introduction1. Being Safe and Understanding Your System2. Tools and Techniques for Basic Replacements and Repairs3. Installing Lights and Fans4. Switches and Receptacles5. Repairs6. Planning for New Electrical...

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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



Description for Sales People:
  • Target audience. We are targeting entry-level DIYers who have some knowledge of home maintenance and repair but who might be intimidated by the more pro-level information in competitive titles.
  • Broad appeal. Wiring and electrical repairs are popular home DIY projects.


Biographical Note:

Steve Cory is an acclaimed builder, remodeler, and highly successful Do-It-Yourself (DIY) author who specializes in comprehensive home improvement guides. With extensive professional experience as a builder and remodeler, Cory focuses on providing practical, reliable, and step-by-step instruction to empower homeowners and enthusiasts to tackle complex projects with confidence.



Publisher Marketing:

Stop paying exorbitant fees for simple electrical fixes. This is the essential, comprehensive resource that empowers you to safely and confidently tackle common household electrical projects, repairs, and installations.

Electrical work is essential to home maintenance, yet often feels inaccessible to the average homeowner. Wiring: A Homeowner's Guide demystifies complex wiring principles, ensuring your work is always safe, efficient, and up to current National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.

Written specifically for the DIY enthusiast, this guide moves step-by-step, starting with the basics of how your home's electrical system works and how to safely navigate the service panel.

You'll gain hands-on knowledge of:

  • Simple Repairs & Replacements: Safely replacing outlets, switches, light fixtures, and installing dimmer controls.
  • New Circuits & Protection: Adding new circuits, running new cable, and installing GFCIs and AFCIs for maximum protection in kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoor areas.
  • System Upgrades: Understanding how to replace old fuses with modern circuit breakers, upgrading main service panels, and handling high-demand appliance circuits (e.g., dryers, stoves).
  • Modern Wiring: Guidance on integrating specialized low-voltage lighting systems, running cable for data/AV, and setting up smart home controls.


With hundreds of clear diagrams and photos, this book provides the confidence needed to handle everything from basic troubleshooting to significant upgrades. Learn the fundamental rules of safety, understand essential tools, and ensure every wire you touch is connected correctly and legally.

Take charge of your home maintenance and confidently manage your electrical system with this clear guide from Steve Cory, the acclaimed builder, remodeler, and DIY expert.




Contributor Bio:Cory, Steve

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).




Author: Cory, Steve
Publisher: Taunton Press
Binding: Paperback
Pub Date: 2019-09-10
BISAC: House & Home / Do-It-Yourself / Electrical|House & Home / Remodeling & Renovation / General|House & Home / Maintenance & Repair
Subjects: Electric wiring, Interior|Maintenance and repair|Dwellings
Weight: 1.95 lbs
ISBN: 9781641550031
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9781641550031

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