Electrical How-ToCodes & Guides

How-To Guides

Step-by-step walkthroughs for common electrical jobs. Select a guide to see tools, materials, and instructions.

Ceiling light fixture being mounted to a ceiling box with a bracket and wire connectors

Add a Ceiling Light Fixture

intermediate • lighting, ceiling, fixture

5 steps

240 volt four-slot dryer and range receptacle next to a heavy cable

Install a 240V Outlet (Dryer / Range / EV / Tools)

advanced • 240v, outlet, dryer, range, ev

6 steps

GFCI outlet with TEST and RESET buttons installed in a wall box

Install a GFCI Outlet

beginner • gfci, outlet, safety

7 steps

Light switch with the cover plate removed showing screw terminals and wires

Install or Replace a Light Switch

beginner • switch, light, single-pole

6 steps

Smoke and carbon monoxide detector being twisted onto its ceiling mounting plate

Install or Replace Smoke / CO Detectors

beginner • smoke, co, safety, alarm

5 steps

Open residential breaker panel with one breaker being removed

Replace a Circuit Breaker

advanced • breaker, panel, service

6 steps

Standard duplex receptacle pulled out of a wall box with wires attached

Replace a Standard Electrical Outlet

beginner • outlet, receptacle, replace

6 steps