Wiring: Basic and Advanced Projects, is designed to provide the average homeowner with a basic under-standing of how electricity works, how it is supplied to the home, and how one can work with it safely. This colorful yet authoritative, informative yet easy to follow book simplifies the often-difficult subject of home wiring. This essential manual is packed with useful how-to information. An introductory section explains how electricity works and offers clear explanations of the terms and tools commonly used in household wiring. More than 60 step-by-step projects and 600 color photographs cover major aspects of home wiring. Written in clear language, this book delves thoroughly into different wiring methods, low- and high-voltage wiring, outdoor wiring, emergency power equipment, and the growing field of home automation. Wiring takes the mystery out of electrical work and enables the homeowner to approach home wiring projects with confidence and knowledge.