Basic Home Electrical Repairs

Summary: Home owners are often intimidated by home improvement projects which require working with electricity. But do you really want to call an electrician to work on simple wiring you can do yourself? If your DIY project involves replacing an electrical wall outlet or light switch these free instructional videos should help. While this procedure is a fairly simple one, there are a few safety precautions which should be observed any time you’re working with electricity.

In this series of free instructional videos you'll learn how to do basic electrical maintenance and repair on your home. Expert electrician Danny Herb demonstrates in easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions how to replace a light switch and how to replace a wall socket. He begins by showing you how to turn off the circuit breaker, an essential first step to any electrical repair, and offers safety tips and advice for working with electricity. He shows you the tools and equipment you'll need to get the job done, and how to test electrical outlets to be certain they are not still hot. He then shows you how to remove and replace a light switch and an electrical outlet with ease.