Home improvement

Home improvement scams are something for which every homeowner should look out. Not only can these rip-offs cost the homeowner money for the scam itself, but they may also have lasting impacts that may require hiring an honest contractor to fix whatever was done by the dishonest contractor.

Some contractors may scam clients by asking them for cash up front. Don’t pay for work until it has been completed and never trust a contractor that claims to be professional yet demands only cash payments. In some extreme cases, dishonest contractors may even offer to drive their client to the bank to withdraw money. Some dishonest individuals may take the money and run so to speak, leaving the homeowner not only a little lighter in the wallet, but still in need of whatever home improvement work they were hoping to have completed such as roof painting and other projects.

Then there is the old bait and switch tactic used by dishonest contractors. They’ll use an advertisement in a local paper or elsewhere to advertise a service at an extremely low price only to up-sell the homeowner upon arriving on the property. Remember the old adage, if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. This can be so bad that some homeowners are unaware that they were charged more than the advertised price until they receive a final bill or invoice. Read any paperwork or contracts given to you before signing them and don’t allow work to begin until the details have been hammered out in writing. Even go as far as to research a company using the Better Business Bureau or other online review sites before hiring them.

One way to check whether a company is legitimate is by making sure that they have a real physical address. Sure some handymen may not have an office and many of these individuals are honest, upstanding individuals, but take a few minutes to check that the street address of an office is legitimate. Use your judgment; if you’re hiring an individual handyman, they may not have an office, but if you’re hiring a contractor claiming to have an office, check it out. Drive by the property or use a mapping service with a street view to make sure it isn’t an empty lot or another company’s office.

By definition, a scam is “a fraudulent or deceptive act or operation,” according to Meriam-Webster. They may not always seem obvious and scammers are looking to cheat trusting people, so be sure to keep your head up when hiring a roof painting contractor or other individual.

By: David Fregosi

Building a new custom home can be an exciting and overwhelming experience. From choosing a location to selecting a builder to dealing with materials and timelines, there are many factors to consider. Review the following information to learn more about key components of the custom home building process.

Lot Selection
Lot selection may be the most basic component of the home building process. Where do you want your home to be built? What lot and location features are most important to you? If you have already selected a home plan, you need to be certain that the lot will accommodate your vision. If not, you will want to keep your goals in mind throughout the lot selection process.

Builder Selection
When selecting a builder to handle your custom home construction, you want to take the time to find someone who is right for your project. Reliability and quality work cannot be underestimated. Review references, licensing information, insurance coverage, pricing and payment terms, and related details to be sure you find an experienced builder who meets your needs. You may also be able to tour previous homes from the builder to get a sense of design details, craftsmanship, and finishes that speak to the builder’s style and abilities.

Materials and Timelines
Your builder should be able to provide you with assistance and resources when it comes to materials and timelines. While unanticipated factors can impact a construction schedule, you should be able to get a general timeline for milestones throughout the home building process. Similarly, your builder should be able to recommend materials that meet your design needs and your budget to help guide your home building process to a beautiful end result.

When building a new custom home, take the time to do your research, meet with builders, talk to references, and take all of the steps necessary to ensure your dream home becomes a reality.

By: Jaime Work

The contemporary lifestyle is defined by changes and transformations. The constant shifting lines of business, the ever-rising development of technology, modern family dynamics are just the major examples that affect our way of living. In order to keep up with the Joneses, we need to set up a flexible, versatile, and sustainable living environment that can support our present needs and also bring about future perspectives.

A fashionable home improvement trend that is able to support the complexity of the modern individual is the garden studio. Extremely adaptable in purpose, with a spectacular indoor and outdoor aesthetics, and, also future proofed, this contemporary structure excels in architecture, design, construction materials and technology.

One of the great advantages that the garden studio offers is portability. Due to the modular configuration, relocating it is not only feasible, but also fast and simple. So, whether you change houses, job-sites, or simply want to change its location as per the seasonal aspect in your garden – you don’t have to worry about demolition and reconstruction, too much mess and trouble. Efficient all year round, this accessible garden building makes use of the passive solar design system, natural materials (such as the latest timber technology), first-rate glazing and premium quality insulation – so that it ensures high levels of sustainability, environmental protection and cost savings in the long run.

The overall design, the elemental beauty of timber with its complex geometries and increased allure whiles weathering, the fashionable appeal of glazed surfaces which can draw the nature in or, conversely reduce its intrusion – are only a few arguments for the impressing aesthetics of a garden studio.

Nonetheless, the greatest thing about the garden studio is its versatility in scope. Being variable in size, adaptable in time, and portable, this most fashionable garden structure can be employed for a wide variety of functions, such as: home office, art studio, library, children playground, sports room or leisure space, pool house and so on. Why spend lots of money and efforts to built a house extension, when a garden studio is set up fast ( appreciatively 2 months), offers a separate extra space for an endless range of functions, is portable, sustainable and of visual effect inside out?!

By: Jack Wogan

More and more people are changing how they live in their homes. For one, if they have the resources, they would remodel their home. Home improvement addition is a booming consumer insight. More and more construction companies are emerging through this need. Most homes would remodel their gardens by adding landscape, some would remodel their garage, and for others, the kitchen and bathroom.

The receiving area, the dining area, the bedroom, the kitchen, and the bathroom are places in your house that is always stayed in. There have been many revolutionary ideas in improving the aesthetics of the receiving area, the dining area, and the bedroom. You can move furniture and fixtures in any part of the room without the need of contactors or designers. All you need is creativity to spice the idea and work it in your room. But how about the kitchen and the bathroom? You must think twice.

In the bathroom, you can change the setting of your toiletries, change the curtain window or change the shower curtain. But can you alter the position of your tub or your toilet seat? Then you’re bored.

In the kitchen, you can switch the plates and the cups of the kitchen cabinet and place it at your counter top. But can you put the kitchen cabinet anywhere else – imagine it if it is built-in? Majority of the kitchen furniture is bulky and almost everything is fixed. Now you’re even bored.

As you continue of thinking how to manage the set up of your bathroom and kitchen, suddenly the light bulb fired, you now have the solution: call a construction company with expertise in home improvement.

There are some full-service, licensed and insured construction company that specializes in residential construction that is listed in your area or you can look it up on the internet. The greatness of residential construction is the craftsmanship in building, remodeling, and repair works.

In a research done by Renovation Experts, Residential Design & Build magazine, Qualified Remodeler and Kitchen & Bath Design News magazine among Americans that have kitchen remodeled, the contemporary theme ranked as the top preference. Per se, a home remodel is home improvement. The idea of doing it is to transform the room into something that you desire.

RECREATING YOUR KITCHEN — There are too many cases of plain or unattractive kitchens. The best way not to be trapped with this kind of scenario — think of modern kitchens. Modern kitchens favor functionality and urbanity. If your kitchen looks great but still doesn’t function, the money you’ve spent for kitchen remodel is wasted. In remodeling your kitchen: make space; think of kitchen cabinet remodel; build an island, a countertop or a breakfast bar; consider using durable materials and materials that wont harm your children; allow lighting and ventilation for your kitchen. If you want to follow kitchen trends, you can liven it with

RECREATING YOUR BATHROOM – When remodeling a bathroom, think of ventilation and the water system as two of your factors. You can totally change the look of your bathroom depending on your style, but still coherent with the theme you have on your entire house. There are many creative ideas if you want to remodel. Some clients wanted to have the feel of a spa in their bathroom. It can be done. But the cost may extend. Think of quality and durability and leisure. Indeed, some of us read something while using the lavatory, so it depends on you if you want to add a built-in mini-rack for reads. Or if you want to spice up the room, you can add appliances in it like towel warmer, a waterproof built-in TV, heated floors, LED lights for walls or ceilings, or a spa bath.

So, before you contact the residential construction company, plan, plan, plan on bathroom remodel and kitchen remodel. If you are residing in LA Country, Orange County and Ventura County in California, please visit this site on residential construction.

By: Charlie Angeles

Because the money you spend on home improvement usually translates directly into a bigger asking price for your home when you go to sell it, banks are usually amenable to making loans for home improvement. No one wants to lend money that he or she will never see a return on, but home improvement tends to be a good investment. Not only will you be able to reap the benefits of your renovations while you own your home, but you will also be able to raise the value of your house, so you can cash out more when you sell it.

When most people buy their first house, there are some improvements to be made. Perhaps you know what the house needs as far as renovations when you buy the house and perhaps you do not. Who wants to buy a house with a leaky roof or bad plumbing? But then again, if you can get a great deal on a home, then it might be worth the money that you foresee putting into it down the line. However, remodeling a home takes cash upfront because you must pay your contractors and builders and designers. How do you come up with all that money? One great way to do it is to apply for a loan. Before giving you a loan, banks take all kinds of precautions. The first is that they must prove that you own your home. You cannot take out a home improvement loan if you are just renting. Second, they must prove how much you own your home. Many loans demand that you have equity of twenty percent or more.

When securing a loan, you must tell the bank in detail what you plan on doing to your house. Installing a hot tub or spa does not qualify you for a home improvement loan, because these are considered luxuries. However remodeling your kitchen or bathroom will probably qualify you. Any sure, renovation investment will be likely to secure your loan. These home improvement loans are typically low interest, and you might have ten to fifteen years to pay them off. These loose parameters help homeowners rehabilitate their houses without all the stress of having to come up with the money.

There are a few different types of home improvement loans. If you have good credit and a practical idea for renovating your house, then apply for a Traditional Home Improvement loan. Before you decide on a loaner, compare programs in your area. You want to find the one best suited to your financial needs. The other kind of loan is a government loan, otherwise known as an FHA Title I Home Improvement Loan. This is a good loan for homeowners that may have had credit problems in the past. As long as they demonstrate good credit of late, they can probably secure this loan. Another advantage to this loan is that the homeowner is not required by law to have a certain percentage of equity in the home.

By: Leroy C. Calstard

Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither are good Home Theater and Audio Systems. Hopefully this article will save you time, money and aggravation.

This is how I put together my Home Theater and Audio Sound System and you might want to use this as a general guide in terms of what I learned through trial and error. The first part of this article is general buying tips. The remainder of the article is arranged in alphabetical order by topics beginning with Audio/Video Receivers and ending with Tweaks. Thus you can scroll down in order to find DVD players come after CD players, etc. As previously mentioned, this article is intended as a general guide written in layman’s terms not technical terms trying to summarize Home Theater and Home Audio basics. Onwards and upwards.

Buying Used or Refurbished Items

My rule of thumb with buying something used online is: 1.Make sure it comes with the original manual and remote control, which will make reselling it, should you chose to do so, easier. 2. Make sure it is described as in very good or better condition from a seller in the US (or the country you reside in). 3. Pass on any item which the seller has described previous problems with., 4. Do not buy anything listed “As Is” or “No Returns” as it basically says your stuck with this once you pay for it even if its DOA. 5. Only buy from someone with a lot of feedback whose positive percentage is 95% or better. As a rule I won’t buy from anyone with feedback of 10 or less, if you’re putting up $200 or more, I’d increase that to 20. Even if you do pass up some legitimate people in the process with that rule, the chances are good that the item will show up again within the next 2 months or so from a seller with feedback of 20 or better. What I’m saying is, don’t rush things when you don’t have to. Also pay by paypal only. This way if there is a problem, paypal will help resolve it and/or get your money back.

What Not to Buy Used or Refurbished:

Do not buy a used or refurbished TV under any circumstances. You are asking for trouble if you do.

Do not buy a used or refurbished DVD player, Universal player or DVD recorder under Any circumstances. These are made with a limited life in mind.

How to decide what to Buy

If you’ve heard or seen any system personally that you liked, I would go by that first to decide what to buy. What I wouldn’t do is go to a store & make your decision based on what you hear or see there. In many cases for instance, the HDTV’s are not actually showing HD shows in the store because they’re not receiving HD signals or the sound system is giving lousy sound because of bad acoustics, bad ambience and improperly set controls which the salesman is pretending to not notice. Should you ignore all that, let the buyer beware, at least bring a CD and/or DVD of your choice to sample their system, not the stores generic ones.

I would go to Forum sites and see which components or system, are constantly being praised and then read Online Reviews and information from the Manufacturer and base your decision on that. Likewise use the forums to ask about a specific product.

Audio/Video (A/V) Receiver

Most of the basic features on 7.1 or 5.1 A/V receivers are similar, no matter how old the receiver is. Before I go on, you can get 5.1 sound (5 speakers and a sub)on a 7.1 receiver and most of the receivers in the last 5 years or so are 7.1. You can get very good used receivers online for, 40 to 70% off the listed retail price when that receiver was new, complete with a remote and manual. Again, research any receiver, from a friend’s opinion, a forum, manufacturer information & online reviews. I myself got a Denon A/V 3801 Receiver which I love for around $380 including shipping that came with the Remote and Manual. As I had a Universal Remote and knew I was going to keep this receiver, I sold the remote for around $35 online, so all I spent was $345. This receiver cost over $1100 when it was new. On a lot of these receivers, you are just paying for extra bells and whistles, which if you don’t need, can save you on money. For instance, many of the newer receivers come with built in EQ/DB systems, that will automatically set up the receivers & these cost a lot more then systems which you have to do this manually. Note, I listen to CDs on the Denon’s All Natural 5.1 Stereo Sound which plays CDs from all 5 speakers and my subwoofer without reprocessing the sound. To me this gives my sound much more depth. Other people do not like to listen to CDs that way.

Cables

You will need good cables to get a good sound and picture: These cables include: Fiber Optic Cables to get 5.1 sound from your HD Receiver/DVR and DVD players. You will also need Analog RCA Cables to get good sound from your CD or Universal Player. You will need 2 sets of Component Cable to connect your DVD player to your TV and HD Receiver/DVR to your TV. Finally you will need a subwoofer cable and speaker wire.

If you get your HD service from a Cable or Satellite Company, usually they give you free component cables. Do not use these as they’re not all that great on the average and buy better component cables. Cables are not built the same and will produce different results, contrary to general opinion. I use standard Monster component cables, Monster Standard THX Subwoofer cable, glass optic cable which gives a more upfront revealing sound in my opinion for my DVR/Receiver & standard optic cable for my DVD player, speaker wire, and believe it or not, 2 cheap pairs of Acoustic research analog cables which I find the most neutral and least likely to reveal a recordings weaknesses!

CD Player

This is the component I have upgraded and changed the most as believe it or not, the sound differs greatly between players. As mentioned above, unless CD sound is not that important to you, do not use a DVD player to plays CDs.

I’ve personally found that many vintage CD players which you can find online generally give fantastic sound and are relatively cheap. I had a Pioneer Elite 59 CD player for many years that one could get between $150-$250, that produced great rock sound.

I’ve found buying a CD player is a total trial and error proposition. Depending on the audio equipment on hand, the person and the music they like, one man’s Heaven is another man’s hell. Many people, myself included, have bought CD players based on great forum comments and/or reviews only to be disappointed when they actually listened to them and then resold them the next day or week online at a loss.

My current CD player is a Jolida JD-100A Tube CD player, which I love. I got it used for about $350 less then I would pay retail for. Tube CD player’s sounds change greatly depending on which tubes one uses. Again, this is a trial and error Preference. I currently am using 2 ECC83 12Xa7 Tubes.

DVD Player

I have a Harmon Kardon 31 DVD player which I bought online for about $50 less then the retail price, when it first came out. I chose this model because of the reviews I found online which raved about its great sound & excellent picture.

I do not use my DVD player to play CDs because in my personal opinion and those of many other people, CD players produce better audio sound. So if the sound of a CD is important to you, buy a CD player separately and ignore the company BS line that there is little sound difference between playing CDs on DVD players instead of CD players.

DVD Recorders

There are 3 types of DVD recorders: Internal computer DVD recorders, external computer DVD Recorders and Stand Alone DVD Recorders that you can record TV Shows on. The main difference between the stand alone DVD recorders and the computer Internal and external recorders are that the stand alone DVD Recorders can not as far as I know record 5.1 sound while internal and external computer DVD recorders can. While stand alone and external computer DVD recorders are relatively cheap, they usually don’t last more than a couple of years before their lasers break down. The good news is, they’re relatively cheap to just buy a new one. My internal computer DVD Recorders have never broken down. You do need software to record DVD’s on your computer and a lot of these players come with it. I use Nero which I love and which is also good for burning CDs as well. One important thing to know is that most commercial DVDs are encrypted as to prevent DVD copying using standard commercial software.

HD DVR/TIVO

My HD DVR is provided for a rental of about $10 a month from my HD service. I am very happy with my set but I really am not qualified to make any recommendations on these.

HDTV

I have 2 widescreen HDTV’s which I love, a Panasonic 34″ set and a Mitsubishi 48″ set, both of which I bought new. I would not recommend buying an HDTV set used. I also would take an extended warranty for the maximum length so you don’t have to worry if something breaks down. I made my purchase decision on these sets based on what I read online in forums and reviews as well as manufacturer information. You usually can get great discounted prices both from retail discount electronic chains as well as online discount electronic companies including extended warranties.

5.1 Headphones

I didn’t realize in my wildest dreams these actually existed and worked until I did a Google search and wound up at a forum where people all raved about the relatively expensive, Pioneer SE-DIR800C HDPH Dolby Digital 5.1 Wireless Headphones, which I got new for $300 online $100 less the retail price. These headphones are my Holy Grail, I don’t know how Pioneer does it, but they produce incredible 5.1 sound and I’m not aware I’m listening through headphones! These are furthermore, wireless and work terrific, I’ve never experienced any Static noise or interference. To me these headphones are in a class by themselves with no peer. I use them for TV and DVD by Connecting my receivers optic digital out to the Pioneer’s Wireless Station’s Optic Input. My best electronics purchase ever.

MP3/IPOD Headphones

For some reason, most of the free headphones supplied with Ipods/MP3 players, suck. Meaning, they are uncomfortable or lack something in sound or both. For myself, I found I could not tolerate earbuds, headphones which like hearing devices get attached to the inside of your ear. I wound up buying at a great online price, a new set of over your head, Koss Porta Pro headphones which were super light and comfortable, stayed over my ears and had good though not great sound, for about $15 less then I would have to pay, retail. Again, I bought these based on forums, reviews and company information.

MP3 Players

Sorry I’m not going to be much help here, as I only use my MP3 player for jogging and working out and as such I use a Creative Zen Nano 512 Plus as its super small and light and has great sound.

Speakers

I use my 5.1 speaker system for DVD, TV and listening to CDs. I feel my system, which is an Orb Audio Mod 1 5.1 speaker set-up (5 speakers & a subwoofer) bought new, has great sound for all of these. Other people prefer to use 5.1 speakers only for DVD & TV and listen to CDs on different speakers. I discovered Orb based on finding an incredible amount of positive reviews on them in forums and based my buying decision solely on that.

Tweaks and Accessories

This is another hit or miss proposition. I bought online a new Musical Fidelity X-10 V3 Tube Buffer for $250 and it improved my CD player sound when connected to both my current, Jolida JD-100A (Tube) CD player and my previous Pioneer Elite PD-59 Solid State CD player. I purchased the X-10 V3, Tube buffer again from forums and reviews as well as company information.

By: P Hershon

There are many different kinds of drains in a single household. From sinks and bathtubs to toilets and showers, you send water down a drain every day with your daily tasks. Unfortunately, these do not always remain in top working condition. When you experience blocked drains, there are a few things you can do about it. You can ignore it and allow it to worsen or you can take action and unclog the drain. Ignoring the problem will likely result in the need to hire an expensive plumber-once the problem has escalated enough that you can no longer ignore it. On the other hand, when you take care of the problem now, you can usually do it on your own with the right hardware and repair tools.

The most common cause of blocked drains in the kitchen is a buildup of food particles or grease. In the bathroom, the culprit is usually a mildew buildup inside the piping that then collects hair, blocking water from passing through the pipe quickly. If you see that your drain is backed up, there is no need to immediately call a plumber. The problem needs to be addressed quickly because of health concerns related to slow-draining or standing water in the home, but chances are you can fix the problem yourself if it is a fairly new development.

A plunger is a simple tool that often works to unclog blocked drains, especially toilets and kitchen sinks. A cable auger, or plumber’s snake, is a flexible steel cable wound around a hand crank. One of about 25-30 feet in length is ideal for sinks, bathtubs and shower drains. High pressure water jets can sometimes act as the remedy for loosening buildup inside a pipe. Then, there are even drain unclogging solutions that eat away at pipe buildup without damaging the pipes themselves. Using a combination of these tools can be a great solution to your blocked drain problem. you can easily find them at your local hardware store or Loews or Home Depot.

Obviously, the best solution to blocked drains is to prevent them from occurring in the first place. Regular cleaning can do the trick. Also, placing waste traps or strainers on the mouth of the drain can prevent hair, food and garbage from getting into the drain. Once you have cleared the problematic drain of its block, it is wise to take these preventative steps to keep it from becoming a problem again in the future.

By: Al Villa

In the current uncertain economy, many people who would normally upsize their home will instead add on to the one in which they live. Home additions have a number of advantages over changing completely, included added comfort as well as increased resale value for when you do in fact decide to move elsewhere.

If you are still on the fence about whether to add or not to add, consider what your home may benefit most from. Obviously there are plenty of different choices, but a few popular examples include;

Adding a bathroom: There are few things more strenuous than trying to get everyone out the door at the same time in the morning, and by adding a bathroom that time can be reduced exponentially. In terms of resale value, it is one of the first things people look for in the listing, the bed/bath count. Be it another master-bathroom or even half-bath, it is an attractive sale point and adds a more comfortable dimension to the home. Any contractor would happily take on and care for a bath/half bath job.

Adding an outdoor space such as a deck or porch is a very common addition to any home, and has a more enlarging and homely effect than any other addition made to the home. Entertaining friends and family in the warmer months without a porch or deck is no fun, as there is no comparison to cookouts on the deck and fresh squeezed lemonades on warm summer evenings with the family on the screened in porch. For a taste of the outdoors, and a positive effect on property value, an attached outdoor addition to your castle it the way to go.

If you are a socialite who enjoys entertaining company, or a family man with children who need a space to hang out and keep their toys so they are not strewn about your living room, a game or recreational room may be the correct route. Few things are more appealing than being invited over to shoot a game of pool, or ping-pong while listening to favorite old tunes on a juke-box. Why not get closer to your neighbors and entertain friends and yourself with a few timeless games. Children will enjoy the extra space, and games like air hockey and pinball are something people of any age love.

There are as many options as your imagination holds for what you can do with space added onto your home; the few mentioned are simply popular ideas. If you decide yes, the next step is taken easily by calling or going online to speak to a representative standing by waiting to give you an estimate on your next endeavor.

By: Paul A Buchanan

Doing home improvement repairs for African Americans can be very costly and there are many homeowners that do not take advantage of programs that can be available to them. It is important that you look at the Government Grants that are available for African American Homeowners because they can really benefit you and with the cost of building materials and labor on the rise it is important that you try to find an alternative to help you get the home improvements that you need.

By using a Government Grant a African American Homeowner can save thousands of dollars on upgrading there home. Some people are just unaware that the Government set aside money in the form of Grants to help homeowners get the upgrades and the repairs they need to improve there homes.

Because of hard economic times it is more important today than ever to spend the extra effort in seeking out and getting the Government Grant to improve your home that you deserve. There is so much money that goes totally unused that you need to take advantage of what can be yours.

There are many Grants that are available on the federal as well as state and local levels so it is critical that you check into all the programs that will allow you to apply for a grant.

It is most important that you obtain the information that you need to get the money that you deserve and a Government Grant is a great way to improve your home.

By: Bryan Burbank

There are different ways to install a fan. When you hire a professional to install a ceiling fan, you can choose any of the options for installation. If you are installing a ceiling fan yourself, you will need to choose an option that matches your abilities. If there is a ceiling fan currently in the ceiling, installing a new one will be easier than if there is no light or fan already in the ceiling. This can also effect the decision if you will install a ceiling fan yourself or hire someone to do it.

When choosing which type of installation that you want, if you are not sure, you can go online. You will be able to look up detailed instructions to see if you are able to do the installation yourself. Always follow all safety directions and turn off the electricity when doing any electrical work.

POWER SWITCH TO CEILING BOX ONLY

This is an installation where the fan (and light if it has a light kit) is turned on from a chain that is hanging from the fan. A remote control comes with some ceiling fan models. If there is already a light or ceiling fan in the ceiling, most do-it-yourselfers will be able to install this type of fan.

SINGLE SWITCH FOR LIGHT AND FAN

With this installation the power to the fan and light are turned on and off at the switch. To have the fan on high or low and to have the light or fan on separately, the chains will need to be used from the fan. This will take more knowledge especially if the switch isn’t already there.

SINGLE SWITCH FOR FAN AND DIMMER FOR LIGHT

For this type of installation you will need more knowledge since the light and the fan will need its own wiring. This will be more challenging if it isn’t already wired for this. The fan will still use the chain to switch fan speeds.

WIRE SPLICE

When the power starts at the switchbox, the hot line is spliced. The power then travels to both switches and then the fan and the light. When the power starts at the ceiling fan box, the hot line is spiced. The power will then travel to switches then to the fan and light.

HELPFUL HINTS

Do as much of the wiring as you can on the ground before you lift up to the ceiling. Print out any helpful information you need since the computer will be off. Double-check all aspects from safety to connections. When in doubt if you have the skill to install a ceiling fan, hire a professional. When renting, never work on electrical fixtures, the landlord should do that.

By: Carmen Linehan