What is a Residential Electrician?

2 smiling electricians working on a service panel

Starting an electrical career as a residential electrician builds a good foundation. It’s the place where most apprentices learn the basics of electrical and alternating current theory.

So what is a residential electrician?

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How to Hide TV Cords and Wires

How to Hide TV Wires

You installed your TV on the wall. We love that modern look. But do you also have cords and wires staring you in the face?

Step-by-step, we show you how to hide those TV cords and wires for a cord-free wall!

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Best Electrician’s Knife

Best Electrician Knife

A good knife is never far away in the daily life of an electrician. We reviewed the best electrician’s knife on the market today in honor of electricians and for all the knife snobs like us.

Since we strip jackets from Romex, cut back insulation from large conductors, score drywall when necessary, and even open boxes, a decent knife is indispensable in the workday of an electrician.

We also have complete lists of electrician tools for apprentices and journeyman to master electricians.

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Best Gifts for Electricians

Choosing the right gift can be tough. We’ve compiled our guide of best gifts for electricians to help you in your quest for just the right one.

Our roundup of electrician gift ideas are great for Christmas, Birthday’s, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Retirement, of just because.

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The Best Multimeters for Electricians

Best Multimeters Electricians

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Imagine you’re flying down the freeway and you pass a state trooper. What is your first instinct? Most likely to look down at your speedometer to see how fast you’re going.

If you didn’t have an instrument panel, it would be impossible to measure speed. The same is true for measuring current, voltage, and amps, which are things we can’t see. We need a multimeter to measure these things.

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How to Use and Read a Multimeter

How to Use a Multimeter

Get ready! We’re going to start out with the basics of how to use and read a multimeter. When we’re done, you’ll have a firm grasp on the essential functions and benefits of this indispensable tool so you can bang out those projects you’ve been putting off. Or just better understand how to use your multimeter on the job.

Not only is a multimeter the nuts and bolts for an electrician, but also for any homeowner who wants to check the wiring around their house, or pull off some of their own electrical projects.

Please check out our article on the best multimeters. I hope it helps you choose the right one for your needs.

And, just in case you have an interest, here’s my master list of electrician tools. It’s very informative and explains why I use each. It’s pretty popular, so I thought I would let you know about that.

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Must-Have Electrician Skills

Electrician Skills

Do you want a career as an electrician? Listed below are some must-have electrician skills to be successful.

You’ll spend 4-5 years as an electrician apprentice. Since you’ll grow in your skill set during your apprenticeship, there’s no need to become overwhelmed looking at this list.

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