Electrical tools with onboard voltage tester

Plus: Don’t believe this common electrical panel myth.

Learn how to connect a new circuit safely yourself.

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Doing Electrical Work for Friends and Family

Choosing the Wrong Circuit Breaker

Standard Circuit Breaker

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

Arc fault circuit interrupter

Watch this video to learn more about common electrical mistakes so you don’t make them:

Wiring Switches Without a Neutral Wire

Forgetting Tamper-Resistant Receptacles

Using a Ground Rod Electrode When There’s a Better System Available

Installing the Wrong Cover On an Outdoor Receptacle

Crowding a Service Panel

Installing Too Few Receptacles

Insufficient Electrical Bonding