Amazon.com Book Description (ISBN 0865737150, Paperback)

Basic Wiring & Electrical Repairs is a complete guide to fixing and maintaining your home's electrical system. Clear, concise language and hundreds of close-up, color photographs lead you through every step of the repair process. Throughout this book, your safety is given first consideration. You'll discover that home electrical projects are safe, easy, and satisfying. In addition, you can save hundreds of dollars over the cost of hiring a professional electrician.

All of the diagrams, photos and instructions comply with code requirements and safety guidelines. There are over 475 color photos that leave nothing to the imagination. Each detailed project gives you a list of tools and materials you'll need to do the job right. We've even included some of the most common electrical code violations and potential problems that may be found in household electrical systems, especially older ones.

This book is like having a professional electrician at your side to guide you through your projects and to point out problems that might not be readily apparent to the average homeowner.