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Low voltage wiring must be fastened and secured properly to prevent shorts in the wire. Tim Carter demonstrates installing low voltage wiring. You can work with residential low voltage wiring easily and safely with these tips.

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Installing internet cable is easy with these tips from AsktheBuilder.com host Tim Carter. Discover how to hook up computer internet wiring in your home. Internet cable installation is a job you can do.

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Circuit breakers can prevent a house fire. Tim Carter discusses the benefits of getting an arc fault circuit interrupter. This special type of circuit breaker shuts off the power before a fire starts.

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Electrical safety is important on every building and remodeling job, especially when installing lights and outlets. Tim Carter offers some electrical safety tips that will keep your home and you safe from electric shock.

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Wiring light fixtures is simple if you know the right steps. Tim Carter demonstrates how to wire a light fixture or ceiling light. His tips will allow you to wire up bathroom light fixtures or any ceiling light fixtures quickly and safely.

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Wiring up a light fixture saves time, prevents head injuries and provides extra light while working. Tim Carter shows you how to wire up a light fixture to protect your light and yourself. In just a few simple steps, you'll have no problems working around your light fixtures during a job.

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Light switch wiring is simple. Take off the light switch covers to see if your light switches are wired correctly. Discovering how to wire a light switch is not hard and can be done safely if you turn off the power to the light switch circuit.  You install a light switch by matching up the correct wires to the different screws on the light switch.

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A 3 way switch is different from a regular single pole switch. If you look at a three way switch, you will see three screws plus the grounding screw. 3-way switch wiring is simple if you know what to do with all of the wires. Follow the 3 way switch wiring diagram in this video for helpful tips. You will be wiring a three way switch in no time!

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Electrical safety should always be in the forefront of peoples' minds. It is a great idea to develop a home electrical safety program, even a simplistic one. Electrical safety requirements like using the correct sized cable and minimizing the use of extension cords are wise choices.

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