We set up and tear down a lot of home theater and audio/video gear on a daily basis — everything from speakers and subwoofers to amplifiers, receivers, turntables, and everything in-between. And one ...

Q: I have a heavy-duty circular saw, and the plug on the end of the cord got smashed during a move. My mother has a lamp with a damaged plug, too. I don’t use the saw much, so I don’t want to dump too ...

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 ...

For many, wiring is one of the most intimidating aspects of a restoration or project upgrade. Most mechanical repairs and aspects of a restoration are what we’d term “nut-and-bolt” work, meaning that, ...

Even the world's finest ignition wires are at the mercy of two things:the ignition system and, of course, Mother Nature. As ignition powerbecomes stronger and spark-plug gaps increase, the chance of ...

Learn how to make an electric extension board step-by-step using basic components like a power cord, sockets, a plug top, and a switch. This DIY guide shows how to wire everything safely for home or ...