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Thanks for the quick reply. I'll check to see if I have continuity b/w the two hots. Can I use my standard circuit tester or do I need to measure the volt difference between the two? I agree coincidental contact (or even intentional contact via using a long screw) is awful. It's not a...

Not really stuck but the door in a bathroom is either disfigured a tad or installed poorly and it catches a small bit in the frame and hence you have to slam the door shut as the door wedges in. What's the easiest way to handle this: 1. Shave/sand the door just enough?; 2. Detach the door at...

Thanks to those who helped me earlier. A few outlets in my new condo do not have ground wires (most do). I've run into another odd outlet and have a question. Outlet is in kitchen next to sink. I want to put in a GFI. I take the old outlet out and it has no ground, 2 black wires and...

Thanks to everyone for the help. As that I spend my day as a lawyer and only attempt to electricute myself on weekends I will be using the advice here. Greatly appreciated.

Just moved into a new condo. Trying to do as much stuff to it as I can. It's in great shape. But primarily I want to install some new light fixtures, replace all the switches and recepticles and maybe ultimately remove the awful carpeting in the bathroom. Glad I found this place...

Firstly, I know very little about electricity, but enough to probably start a fire, so thanks for the help. What little I do know comes from following my grandpa around when he was working at our local stores fixing their electrical issues. I've read that the "red" wire is often for...

Looking to replace switches and recepticles in a condo. Took off the switch and found the following: a.) one black wire; b.) one red wire; c.) no green wire; and d.) the two wires go into the back of the switch now around the terminal screws. I've taken a circuit tester and get a complete...