Installing electrical outlet

Learn how to add a new outdoor electrical outlet by tapping into an existing circuit at an interior wall outlet location with this step-by-step tutorial.

I'm a firm believer you shouldn't do any home repair jobs that have the potential to kill you. Installing an electrical panel for example. But replacing an old, ugly or broken electrical outlet? Now THAT you can do. I promise. This simplified guide explains how including what to do with that mysterious ground wire.

Install an Exterior Outlet

Old houses often have ungrounded outlets which can be a hazard. Learn how you can ground these outlets and make them safe.

Use this easy method to install a new electrical outlet without a lot of wire pulling.

I needed to move an electrical outlet from one side of the wall stud to the other in a bedroom, and this is how I did it.

Use this easy method to install a new electrical outlet without a lot of wire pulling.

This guide will show you how to troubleshoot an electrical outlet that is not working before calling an electrician for repair.

We needed a new electrical outlet in our garage for our irrigation timer, so we connected to an existing outlet in the garage to create one. This video shows how we did it.

Master garage outlet placement with expert tips on basic electrical wiring outlets, electrical outlet placement, and adding electrical outlets. Learn how to effectively manage wiring outlets, install outdoor electrical outlets, and even incorporate floor outlets to maximize your garage's functionality.