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Wire your home for the basics or the technology of the future. See how to run wire, set circuits, bring ground fault protection, install CAT 5 wiring, and wire for whole-house connectivity. Check out past episodes of Home Again and articles designed to help you plan for your next project and bring your home up to today's standard for connected wiring.

Getting Connected: The High Speed House Run a high-speed Internet line to your house and structured wiring within it, and you've got the lifelines for a connected home. Networked computers, however, are only a partial benefit of wiring your home for speed.

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Tornado and Hurricane Fire Safety

Storm-Ready Home: Prepare For a Power Outage

Storm-Ready Home: Emergency Backup Generators

Wiring for Home Office Needs

Avoiding Flood Damage Protecting Your Property

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Cat 5 Wiring: Home Wiring for Phone and Data

Thomas Edison Homes Tour

Bathroom Plumbing Work and Electrical Wiring the Kitchen

Installing the Whole House Electrical Surge Protector and Arc Detector

Behind the Walls and Pocket Door Installation

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Cord Connections

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