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Do it Yourself - Home Improvement: Appliances and Electrical Work

Why hire someone to fix something when you can do it yourself?! Find out how with this helpful guide. (Source: www.npl.org)

Appliances - Websites

Applicance 411
http://www.appliance411.com 
Question and answer forums for laundry appliances, dishwashers, refrigerators, air conditioners, and ovens. Additionally, informative articles cover topics such as home service, what you should know about purchasing replacement parts, and things to consider when purchasing an appliance.

Appliance Repair Guide
http://www.acmehowto.com/howto/appliance/appliance.php 
Troubleshooting, tips and advice, and other artices arranged by appliance type.

RepairClinic.com
http://www.repairclinic.com 
Helpful resources such as the appliance "part detective" and appliance repair help.

Electrical Work - Websites

The Circuit Detective
http://www.thecircuitdetective.com 
Troubleshooting procedures, a glossary, and diagrams.

Electrical-Online.com
http://www.electrical-online.com 
Refer to the free home wiring projects page for do-it-yourself instructions and information.

Electrical Wiring Tips
http://www.homeadditionplus.com/Electrical.htm 
Wiring articles and several free project video clips.

Wire It Yourself
http://www.wireityourself.com 
Step-by-step wiring instructions, tips, links, and handy tools for do-it-yourself repairs and projects.

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