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Most amateurs and hobbyists use a twist-and-fold technique, but the Western Union Splice is mechanically stronger and results in a lower profile. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I never ...

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 ...

Behind a freshly painted wall, a single shortcut splice can quietly turn into a heating element you never meant to install.

Just because you can connect two wires together, it doesn’t mean that you should, but if you need to, then here’s how. Let me start out by cautioning the reader: Just because you can connect two wires ...

The ­American Boat and Yacht Council says that we can solder, but we must also use a mechanical connection. The thinking is that a ­soldered connection makes the wire brittle and, due to the natural ...