What are these wires for in my kitchen? [more inside]
posted by SNACKeR on Apr 10, 2009 - 13 answers

Help me diagnose repeated failure of my lighting dimmers. [more inside]
posted by jon1270 on Jun 26, 2008 - 20 answers

Why would the lightbulbs burn out much more frequently in one room of my house? [more inside]
posted by pornucopia on Feb 22, 2006 - 9 answers

Can anyone recommend a good book to learn home electrical wiring? [more inside]
posted by electroboy on Nov 21, 2005 - 19 answers

Building a media closet in an existing home... [more inside]
posted by adamrice on Sep 12, 2005 - 9 answers

Is there a safe, easy way to ground a household outlet? [more inside]
posted by Gilbert on Sep 1, 2005 - 11 answers

The lights in my house occasionally pulse--that is, they'll rapidly get noticeably dimmer and brighter numerous times within a matter of just a few seconds. I'd say "flicker," but they never seem to actually go completely dark. Does this indicate faulty wiring, or something else? [more inside]
posted by kimota on Mar 11, 2005 - 11 answers