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Welcome to the Electrical & Home Wiring Channel, a BobVila.com Web Site.

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.



Home Office Power and Equipment ProtectionHome Office Power and Equipment Protection
Today's home office feeds on power. But power surges and drops put expensive equipment, data, and work time at risk. While you may not be able to protect against all threats, you can be ready for many of them.
Additional Electrical & Home Wiring Content
  • Getting Connected: Structured Wiring Basics
  • Structured Wiring Primer
  • Tornado and Hurricane Fire Safety
  • Working With Metal Clad Cable
  • Avoiding Flood Damage: A Checklist for Homeowners






    Kitchen Recessed Lighting Installation
    Bob shows the lighting layout for the kitchen and how it will integrate into the ceiling. The electrician, Steve Bradley, explains that the high-hat b...
    Watch Electrical & Home Wiring videos from Bob Vila on TV
  • Residential Electrical Wiring for the Warehouse Rehab
  • Discussing Structured Wiring Options
  • Connect Home Technology and Security System Update
  • Home Lighting Controls
  • Review of Replay TV Features and the Satellite Dish




  • Ladder Safety
  • Warm Cords
  • Photovoltaic Shingles
  • Category 5 Wiring
  • Ceiling Outlets


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