Electrical
Get current on the aspects of home electricity, with how to's from planning to installation and beyond.
How to Install an Antique Light Switch
Ask This Old House master electrician Heath Eastman replaces a standard toggle switch with a reproduction antique push button switch to match the rest of the house
How to Install a Dining Room Chandelier
In this DIY Smarts, Heath Eastman installs a chandelier in a homeowner’s dining room.
Understanding Electricity Bills
Ask This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey and plumbing and HVAC expert Richard Trethewey discuss changes to electric bill payment structures.
How to Prep Framing Studs for Hinges, Valves and Fixtures | Generation NEXT
Jeff Sweenor shows apprentice Kevin Barker the extra steps he takes to clearly label locations of hinges, valves, fixtures, and studs for his subcontractors
Ask TOH Know-How: A Device That Makes “Sense”
In this episode, Ross learns about a super-savvy energy expenditure monitoring device that can help homeowners conserve energy—and save money
Outlet Installation with a Master Electrician
Look over the shoulder of electrician Heath Eastman as he installs an electrical outlet in our Brookline project house to learn a few tricks of the trade.
TOH Know-How: A Smarter Panel for Easier Electrical Installation
At the TOH 2018 Idea House, electrician Ben Giles shows Kevin O’Connor the innovative and intuitive new load center from Leviton
Power Outage Protection at the TOH 2018 Idea House
When the lights go out, a generator is your first line of defense. Here’s how to choose the right type for your home.
Home Safety: Why You Should Conduct an Electrical Audit
You remember to change the batteries in your smoke/CO detectors. You have guards on your windows. There’s a high-tech security alarm at your door. The safety of your home and its occupants is always top of mind. But when was the last time you thought about the safety of your electrical system? Read on to find out when it may be time to conduct an electrical audit of your home, and how to go about it.
Best Uses for an Electric Tankless Water Heater
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey discusses which houses are the best fit for an electric tankless water heater
How to Install Rough Electricity in New Construction
Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner wire her new basement that she’s in the process of turning into finished space
How Fuses and Circuit Breakers Work
Ask This Old House electrician Scott Caron demonstrates how fuses and circuit breakers protect a home.
How to Upgrade an Electric Meter and Panel to 200 Amp Service
Master electrician Scott Caron demonstrates the two parts of replacing an antiquated electrical system in our video series below.
Turn an Outlet into a USB Charger
Adapt your wall socket to a charging station
Adding an Outlet to a Room
In this video, electrician Scott Carson walks you through how to add an electrical outlet without damaging your walls.
What You Need to Know About a Career as an Electrician
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How to Install Home Solar Storage
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey learns how to add storage to an existing photovoltaic array.
The Importance of Surge Protection
Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron demonstrates how surge protection safeguards a home’s appliances and electronics.
How to Install a Manual Transfer Switch for a Portable Generator
Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron visits Alaska to install a portable generator with a manual transfer switch to power hardwired appliances like a well pump and heating system using unleaded gasoline
How to Run Electricity to a Shed
Electrician Scott Caron shows us how he powers an outbuilding—which takes wiring knowledge as well as lots of digging.
How to Choose Wire Nuts for Your Projects
Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron explains the differences between wire nuts of various sizes and colors.
How to Install a Wireless Light Switch
Add a wireless light switch to an existing circuit by following the steps in this how-to video.
How to Diagnose and Repair Three-Way Switch Problems
Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron looks at a three-way switch issue and fixes the problem.
23 Things You Didn't Know You Could Fix Yourself
Expand your DIY repertoire and save money by making bathroom, kitchen, and outdoor repairs yourself.
How to Conceal Electrical Wires with Crown Molding
Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron uses crown molding to conceal wiring and bring more electrical outlets to a bedroom
How to Do Electrical Projects with Two Tools
Scott Caron, master electrician for Ask This Old House, explains how two tools are all it takes to do many electrical projects
How to Install Track Lights and Speakers
Scott Caron, master electrician for Ask This Old House, installs LED track lights and LED track lights with Bluetooth speaker technology to brighten up a loft bedroom
How to Repair a Three-Way Light Switch
Ask This Old House host Kevin O'Connor helps a homeowner fix a faulty three-way switch
How to Choose a USB Outlet
Electrician Scott Caron walks through the best options when it comes to USB wall outlets in your home
How to Install an Automatic Standby Generator
This Old House host Kevin O'Connor describes how to combat power outages with a standby generator
How to Select Electrical Testers
Ask This Old House lighting expert Scott Caron gives Kevin a tutorial on electrical testers to make sure you never work on live wires