Electrical & Lighting
Using An Electrician's Snake Print E-mail
Written by charlie (Warwick, Rhode Island) 
electricians_snake.jpgIn this how-to, I provide a couple quick tips for effectively using an electrician's snake to guide wiring through a ceiling.  The task can prove to be a bit tedious at times, especially in the middle of remodeling projects.
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Soldering Basics Print E-mail
Written by admin (Cranston, Rhode Island) 
How to SolderDealing with electrical issues around the home has become something of a lost art. Many of the electronic devices out there nowadays defy explanation, let alone easy repairing. Besides, why risk a shock over a loose wire in the chandelier, or the eerie crunchy sounds coming out of the speaker?

Like anything that needs fixing around the home, there's no need to be intimidated by a task that may require a couple passes of the soldering iron, so long as you're aware of a couple precautions and techniques along the way.

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