Replacing a tired old switch with a new toggle, rocker, or dimmer is one of the easiest electrical jobs in the house — as long as you respect the breaker.

A cracked faceplate or a plug that won't stay in the wall is more than ugly — it's a fire risk. Replacing a standard 15A or 20A receptacle takes about twenty minutes.

A new ceiling fan moves air, drops your cooling bill, and looks great. The trick is making sure the electrical box is rated for the weight and the wobble.

GFCI outlets shut off in milliseconds if they sense a ground fault, which is exactly what you want anywhere near water — kitchens, baths, garages, and outdoors. Wiring one is the same as a regular outlet plus one extra step.