Home maintenance: What is the most reliable programmable, residential deadbolt?
I'm thinking of getting an electrical programmable deadbolt because I want my dog-sitter to have access to our side door, but I dont want to give them a key because I don't have an extra and don't want to have one made. What is the best sort of prgrammable deadbolt that is commercially available and...
Should I worry about a flickering light?
I have a very old house with almost a century's worth of sketchy wiring. Yes I know I should get the whole thing re-wired, but there's a reason it hasn't been done in the past hundred years. I've noticed one of my light fixtures sometimes flickers. I'll turn the switch on and off a few times, and th...
I have an older home with limited electrical outlets. What are my best options for getting power?
In an older home there are often far less electrical outlets available to a homeowner. What are the best options for increasing capacity without overloading a electrical system? Is it time to bring in a professional or are there DIY options? ...
Wiring a timner in place of a wall switch
I have been replacing certain wall switches with timers for outdoor lights. This four switch box has me stumped. The three switches on the left are all working properly. I am trying to wire the timer on the right. The hand-drawn diagram shows ALL wires within the boxes except...