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Popular Mechanics
March 17, 2009 |
6 Low-Voltage Electrical Repairs You can Do Yourself Doorbell doesn't ring, or rings continuously... Wall or ceiling light doesn't light... Cordless power tools losing power... Cordless phone won't hold a charge... Extension cord resistance...   |
This Old House
Thomas Baker |
New Plugs for Old Cords How to attach a replacement plug and save your old electric cord from the trash. |
This Old House
December 2005
Harry Sawyers |
Replacing Two-Prong Receptacles Retrofit a new three-prong or GFCI receptacle into your outdated outlet box without the expense of rewiring. |
This Old House
Josh Garskof |
Shocking Truths The top 10 wiring problems and what to do about them |
Popular Mechanics
January 19, 2010
Roy Berendsohn |
11 Shocking Home Electrical Safety Tips Firefighters recommend that if you have any doubt about fighting a fire, you're best bet is to get out of the house as quickly as possible. |
Popular Mechanics
December 2007 |
5 Simple Steps to a New Light Switch in 10 Minutes With a few specific tools, you can handle the job even if you've never done basic electrical work. Here's how it's done. |
This Old House
Harry Sawyers |
Power Rangers: Tough Extension Cords The right extension chord brings the plug to the project safely. |
U.S. CPSC
June 19, 2003 |
Extension Cords, Portable Lights, and Fluorescent Lights Recalled by Homier Distributing Co. These products have three or more of the following problems: undersized wiring, improper polarization, lack of overcurrent protection, inadequate grounding, flammable plastic handles, exposed live wires, sharp metal edges, and faulty electrical connections. |
This Old House
November 2007
Natalie Rodriguez |
Protecting Old Wires Overloading a home's wiring system and taking DIY shortcuts are two of the major reasons behind the 32,000 electrical fires that occur in homes each year. |
Popular Mechanics
November 21, 2008
Joseph Truini |
5 Fast Lighting Upgrades: DIY Guy Under-cabinet task lighting... Recessed light fixture... Motion-sensor floodlight... Sconce lighting... Landscape pathway lights... |
U.S. CPSC
September 13, 2006 |
Pride Products Recalls Counterfeit Extension Cords Due to Fire Hazard The counterfeit extension cords have undersized wiring and no fuse in the cord to provide over-current protection, which can cause overheating and pose a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
March 8, 2007 |
Dollar Stop Plus Recalls Extension Cords for Fire, Shock, Electrocution Hazards These extension cords have undersized wiring, and fail to connect properly at the plug and receptacle ends. This poses fire, shock and electrocution hazards to consumers. |
Popular Mechanics
March 10, 2009 |
5 Tricks to Fix Chattering, Buzzing and Flickering Lights Many small electrical problems can be easily handled by the homeowner equipped with a modest number of specialized tools and a modicum of sense. |
| This Old House |
Using Extension Cords Master Carpenter Norm Abram's techniques for keeping your tools plugged in while you work. |
Popular Mechanics
April 20, 2007
Roy Berendsohn |
Home Toolbox Essentials: Skill Set It's amazing how many tools you need for a day's work. |
AboutSafety
March 29, 2001 |
Preventing Electrocution Due To Damaged Receptacles And Connectors Damaged receptacles may physically permit improper electrical connections to be made, negating the intended safeguards designed into them. Furthermore, workers may not recognize a hazard of electrocution associated with the use of worn or damaged receptacles and connectors. |
Boating
December 2006
Ed Sherman |
The Boat Doctor - Shock-less Therapy Troubleshoot your electronics with a digital volt-ohm meter. Many boaters own one, or should, but few know how to use it. |
This Old House
Jim Collins |
Surge Protection Don't count on power strips to safeguard your home and fragile electronics |
Popular Mechanics
May 2006
Mike Allen |
Repairing Electrical Wiring How to identify and fix a short circuit in your car. |
Popular Mechanics
May 2009 |
How to Diagnose Car Electrical Problems by Tracing Voltage Drops Electricity shouldn't be daunting, especially when it comes to automotive wiring. |
U.S. CPSC
August 22, 2008 |
CPSC Warns of Dangers at Home in the Aftermath of Tropical Storm Fay The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns residents of Florida who have been pounded by heavy rains and power outages from Tropical Storm Fay to take special precautions. |
This Old House
Sal Vaglica |
Break These Bad Homeowner Habits Bad homeowner habits could be undermining your house. Here's how to nip serial "oopses" in the bud -- and how to make them right |
This Old House
Sal Vaglica |
Holiday-Lighting Know-How For a spectacular display that's merry and bright -- and doesn't blow a fuse -- follow these five tips from lighting pros |
Popular Mechanics
December 2006
Norman Becker |
Homeowners Clinic Adjusting a water-pressure regulator valve... Clog busting the kitchen Drain... Adding attic Insulation... Electrical panel box loading... Restoring old, ugly kitchen cabinets... Picking the right size wood splitter... Hanging power strips... etc. |
U.S. CPSC
May 16, 2002 |
Extension Cords Recalled by E-filliate Inc. The cords have reversed polarity, which can present electric shock and electrocution hazards to consumers... |
U.S. CPSC
April 29, 2011 |
CPSC Warns of Post-Storm Hazards in Tornado-Ravaged Southern States Tornados and other severe weather across the southern United States have caused major destruction resulting in widespread power outages. The U.S. CPSC is warning residents in these areas that there are deadly dangers associated with using portable generators. |
Popular Mechanics
November 2000
Paul Weissler |
Replacing Spark Plug Wires Inexpensive boot pliers allow you to remove stuck plug wires without damage... |
Popular Mechanics
October 2008
Roy Berendsohn |
How to Buy the Right Backup Generator for Your Disaster & Budget It takes a lot of calculation to properly size a home generator, and you'll need to talk to a dealer to be sure you've got it right. |
U.S. CPSC
March 26, 2008 |
Surviving the Aftermath of the Storm; Midwest Residents Are Warned of Deadly Hazards that Arise After the Flood Waters Recede As flood waters begin to recede and residents return home, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues a warning to those affected by the floods in the Midwest. |
Popular Mechanics
December 18, 2008
Ben Block |
The Quest for the Electric Car's Perfect Plug Here are problems and answers from engineers on their quest for the perfect plug for the electric car. |
U.S. CPSC
July 9, 2003 |
Adjustable Beds Recalled by Select Comfort When exposed to severely cold temperatures and impact, such as may occur during shipping, the power cord insulation on the electric air pump can crack, creating a short-circuit or exposing live electrical wires and presenting a shock or electrocution hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
March 7, 2002 |
Longwell Electronics Recalls Power Cord Sets Sold with HP Inkjet Printers The connector can break, exposing electrical contacts and posing a shock hazard to consumers... |
U.S. CPSC
September 17, 2008 |
Hanashop Recalls Counterfeit Power Cords Due to Fire and Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively on eBay The power cord wires are significantly undersized and allow incorrect insertion of the power plug, posing a risk of fire and/or shock to consumers. |
Popular Mechanics
July 7, 2009 |
7 Easy Repairs for Broken Wood Furniture Should you repair it or throw it out? |
AskMen.com
Michael Hirsch |
How To: Make Your Home Safer In our busy, day-to-day lives, we often neglect to realize that real danger can lurk in our homes if we're not sufficiently aware and prepared. Read on to learn how to make your home safer. |
U.S. CPSC
April 29, 2003 |
CPSC Says Deadly Products Are Still In Use Despite Warnings and Recalls Agency releases "most hazardous" list and urges home inspections |
Popular Mechanics
June 2000
Mike Allen |
Fixing Power Windows Fortunately, power windows are usually one of the more reliable systems on a late-model car. And diagnosis and repair are usually pretty straightforward... |
U.S. CPSC
August 10, 2006 |
Dollar Tree Stores Recall Counterfeit Extension Cords Due to Shock Hazard The counterfeit extension cords could have undersized wire and substandard insulation, which can cause overheating, resulting in a possible shock hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
March 9, 2011 |
Global Industrial Recalls Workbench Components Due To Electrical Shock Hazard Misrouted wiring in the electrical outlets on the workbench risers, aprons and shelves, and reverse polarity in some workbench power cords pose an electric shock hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
March 19, 2008 |
WarmlyYours Recalls Rug Warmers Due to Fire Hazard The rug warmer's cord can come loose from the plug and cause sparks or flames, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
Fast Company
July 2000
Heath Row |
Road Rules - Rule 21 Pack Backward. |
Home Toys
August 2002
Daniel E. Fulmer |
Lightning and Electronics Home Control Systems Specifically The best way to protect the home is to protect the main inputs to the wiring distribution center for each incoming feed, i.e. cable TV, ethernet, each phone line, and the electrical system for the entire home, by tying them to a true ground and/or through a surge protection system. |
U.S. CPSC
May 22, 2003 |
Extension Cords Recalled by United General Supply Co. The extension cords have undersized conductors and no over-current protection which causes overheating, presenting a shock and fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
March 13, 2006 |
AquaPod 12-Gallon Aquariums Recalled Due to Shock Hazard These aquariums have three power cords, two for the aquarium lamps and one for the air pump. When only one of the two lamp cords is plugged in, the unplugged lamp cord can become energized, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
September 8, 2011 |
Target Recalls to Repair Embark Resistance Cords Due to Injury Hazard A black plastic ball attached to the resistance cord's door anchor can unexpectedly release and strike the user, posing an injury hazard to consumers. |
Popular Mechanics
March 2008
Joel Johnson |
How to Fix Your Broken AV Sound System Receiver: Tech Clinic Before you toss out your non-functioning speaker system, perform this double-check. |
U.S. CPSC
March 31, 2010 |
Howard Berger Recalls Extension Cords and Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard The extension cords and power strips have inadequate coating material around the cords and copper conductors that are smaller than required, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
December 8, 2009 |
Goodman Company Reannounces Recall of Air Conditioner/Heat Pump Units Due to Fire Hazard The power cords on the PTACs can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
March 10, 2004 |
Harbor Freight Tools Recall of Heavy Duty Portable Industrial Cord Reel Electric shock or fire possible because the internal grounding conductor may not be properly secured to the receptacle. |
U.S. CPSC
July 30, 2002 |
Extension Cords Recalled by STK International The cords have undersized wires, presenting a shock hazard to consumers. |
