BLACK+DECKER’s latest edition of the best-selling home-improvement book in North America for more than a decade is completely updated to conform to 2017–2020 national electrical codes. For more than ten years, BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Wiring has been the best-selling home wiring manual in North America. Now with more than two million copies in print, this is the home reference book more DIYers choose than any other for many reasons. As the most current wiring book on the market, you can be confident that your projects will meet national wiring codes. You’ll also spend more time on your project and less time scratching your head thanks to more than 800 clear color photos and over 40 diagrams that show you exactly what you need to know about home electrical service; all the most common circuits, all the most-needed techniques, all the most essential tools and materials. The information in this book has been created and reviewed by professional electricians under the watchful eye of the experts at BLACK+DECKER. You can find plenty of articles and videos about wiring online or in other publications, but only The Complete Guide to Wiring has passed the rigorous test to make it part of The Best DIY Series from the Brand You Trust.

Flip the switch and the light goes on...but what if it doesn’t? Are you in the dark about the world of circuits and wires and how to handle the problems that inevitably arise? Popular Mechanics enlightens the do-it-yourselfer about home electrical basics. Subjects range from simple definitions of volts, amperes, and watts to a well-illustrated explanation of how a circuit works, and from guidance on putting together an electrical toolbox to discussions of meters, breakers, and fuses. See how to check for proper grounding, replace switches, locate the hot wire in a cable, fix cords and plugs, deal with electric shocks, repair fixtures, doorbells, thermostats, and much more.

"Covers all of the most common do-it-yourself home wiring skills and projects, including new circuits, installations and repair. New projects in this edition include upgrading a service panel to 209 amps and wiring an outbuilding"--Provided by publisher.

Complete instructions to help readers successfully accomplish simple and complex wiring projects. Detailed photos and instructions ensure that homeowners are guided through every project step by step. Stanley Pro Tips and pre-start checklists help ensure success.

Beef up your home's wiring infrastructure and control systems to accommodate the latest digital home products. Upgrade wiring in your existing home room-by-room, system-by-system or wire the home you're building. Learn wiring for the latest digital home technologies -- whole home audio, outdoor audio, VoIP, PA systems, security systems with Web cams, home theater, home networking, alarms, back-up systems, and more. Perfect whether you do your own electrical work or want to talk intelligently to an electrical contractor.

A Practical Guide Based on the 2008 National Electrical Code®! The third edition of Residential Wiring is a practical introduction to the general wiring principles, methods, installations, calculations, and service equipment used in 90% of dwellings. Covering actual construction practices for installing electrical systems in one- and two-family dwellings, the text combines in-depth instruction of 2008 NEC rules with detailed, hands-on information about residential wiring practices and full color illustrations to make this an accessible and reader-friendly textbook. Outlining the steps and precautions needed to install power wiring, residential smoke detectors, and systems covered in Article 800 of the NEC, the text addresses specific challenges room by room, including AFCI protection for bedrooms, small-appliance branch circuits for kitchen and dining rooms, and GFCI protection for bathrooms.