Recently, one of our Mother Earth News editors asked if it would be possible to repair an electrical cord on an iron. The plug had torn away from the cord. This is an easy and low-cost repair. So we ...

The neutral will have raised ribs or other markings down the length of the insulation. The hot wire is always smooth. Examine the screw terminals on the new lamp socket. When wiring a lamp socket, the ...

Lamp switches near the bulb can be awkward to reach, especially if the shade is large. Installing an inline cord switch is an easy project that will make turning on your lamps much easier. This ...