It's standard practice for electricians to leave at least six inches of wire in wall boxes. That way, you've got enough slack to install a new outlet or switch. But if you're short on wire in a wall ...

A few weeks ago I was four-wheeling with some friends and their old Jeeps when disaster nearly struck. An electrical fire started in the engine compartment of one of the CJs and fried a wiring harness ...

The need to splice a few wires is a very common requirement in electronics and electrical situations ranging from in-progress prototype at the bench to the final ...