Top 24 Electrical Wiring Projects

1. 1. How to Install a Ceiling Fan (11:24)

   

   Amy Matthews demonstrates step by step how to install a ceiling fan.

2. 2. Ceiling Fan Install: Overview (04:16)

   

   Overview of steps to replace an existing light fixture with a ceiling fan.

3. 3. How to Wire an Entertainment Bar

   

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   Host Fuad Reveiz shows how to wire and add outlets to an entertainment bar.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $500 - $1,000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

4. 4. How To Wire the Electric Controller for a Sprinkler System

   

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   The electronic controller is the brain behind the irrigation system. Learn how to wire it to a sprinkler system.

   Time:

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   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

5. 5. Step 1: Choose the Right Size (00:33)

   

   How to choose the correct size ceiling fan for a room.

6. 6. Step 8: Install Control Switch (01:00)

   

   How to install the fan controls and adjust the fan for different seasons.

7. 7. Putting in a Dimmer Switch (01:52)

   

   Create ambiance by installing a dimmer to any light switch.

8. 8. Step 2: Remove Light Fixture (01:33)

   

   How to remove an existing light fixture from the ceiling.

9. 9. Recessed "Can" Lighting (03:50)

   

   Here are the things to know when choosing and installing recessed lights.

10. 10. How to Connect an Electric Skylight

    

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    Follow these step-by-step instructions to connect the wiring for an electric skylight.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard

11. 11. Electrical Wiring Basics (01:30)

    

    Learn about the electrical components of your sprinkler system.

12. 12. Step 7: Attach Light Fixture (00:56)

    

    How to attach the light fixture to a ceiling fan.

13. 13. How to Wire Recessed Ceiling Lights

    

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    Recessed "high hat" lighting fixtures provide excellent illumination and give a room an elegant appearance.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

14. 14. How to Install a GFCI outlet

    

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    Electrical expert James Young shows how to install a GFCI outlet -- a job that a DIYer can accomplish in a fairly short time.

    Time:

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    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

15. 15. How to Rough-In Wiring

    

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    Once you've determined your new home's electrical needs and planned for the electrical system, it's time for the rough-in stage. Use th...

    Time:

    Month

    Cost:

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    Difficulty:

    Hard