Top 100 Electrical Projects

1. 16. Cut Perfect Holes With a Python Cutter

   DIY Network experts demonstrate how to use a cool tool that might make you want to toss away your keyhole saw.

2. 17. Install New Vent Hood (04:19)

   

   To really upgrade a kitchen, install a new professional vent hood.

3. 18. Ideal PowerBlade (01:23)

   

   Working with a cordless drill, this is the big daddy of cable cutters.

4. 19. How to Install an Exterior Solar Panel

   

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   Use these step-by-step instructions to wire and fully install a 1-kilowatt stand-alone system.

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   $10,000 - $15,000

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5. 20. Range Hood Care and Cleaning (01:26)

   

   Simple cleaning methods and maintenance for your kitchen range hood.

6. 21. Wire and Metal Cutting Tools

   DIY Network shares which tools can be used to cut through wire and metal materials.

7. 22. How to Install Kitchen Speakers

   

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   Mount speakers into your kitchen ceiling and outdoor wall for clear surround sound with these simple step-by-step instructions.

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8. 23. How to Install a Three-Way Switch and Wire a Circuit

   

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   Typically used for hallways and staircases, three-way switches are used in instances where two separate switches control one. Use these...

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   Weekend

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

9. 24. Concrete-and-Rock-Salt Patio (20:01)

   

   This backyard turns from a muddy, electrical nightmare to a rockin' patio.

10. 25. How to Identify Wiring

    DIY Network experts offer tips on how to identify the wiring in your house.

11. 26. Installing a Patio Sound System

    

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    This DIY Basic will provide tips on installing a patio sound system.

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12. 27. Step 3: Install Support Brace (02:35)

    

    How to install a support brace for a ceiling fan.

13. 28. Changing a Light Fixture (01:26)

    

    Changing out a light fixture is one of the easiest ways to update a bath.

14. 29. Circuit-Breaker Locator

    DIY experts explain how this handy tool takes the guesswork out of locating circuit breakers.

15. 30. High Tech Utility Lights (03:52)

    

    Explore flashlight and shop light technology with host David Thiel.