Author: Chris Heider

How to Add a Light from an Outlet

In this video, Chris shows how to wire a new light with a wall switch powered by an existing outlet. This is useful to add a light fixture in your garage, shop, basement, or...

How to Switch Half an Outlet

In this video, Chris shows how to wire a switch to control one-half of an outlet. This is useful to control a lamp from a switch while allowing a clock to be powered all...

How to Add a Switch to an Outlet

In this video, Chris shows how to wire a switch to control an outlet. Be sure to use 3-conductor wire, as shown in the video, even though you may not use the neutral wire...

How to Wire an Outlet

In this video, Chris shows 3 different ways to wire an outlet, including the “wrong” way. LINKS TO RELATED PRODUCTS: ➤➤Non-contact voltage tester 👉🏻 http://handydad.tv/ncvt ➤➤Self-adjusting wire stripper 👉🏻 http://handydad.tv/wstr ➤➤Grounding wire connectors 👉🏻...

Don’t Lose Heat During a Power Outage!

Don’t be left without heat during power outages! Chris shows how to adapt your furnace so it is ready to be connected to a battery backup or generator anytime disaster strikes. LINKS TO RELATED...

Infinity Shield Garage Door Sensor

Introducing Infinity Shield Infinity Shield is the most advanced garage door sensor on the market. It uses precision optic sensors creating a field of arrays canvassing the entire garage door opening, preventing accidental damage...

Dimplex Revillusion Review

The Dimplex Revillusion is the most popular traditional fireplace on the market because of its realistic fire and flexible options. It comes in 5 different sizes, with a choice of 2 liners, 3 log...

DIY Electric Fireplace with Built-ins

This video shows how I installed an electric fireplace with built-in display cabinets in my family room in 2023. The total project cost was around $3,500. No products were sponsored for this project, although...

Nocturne Firefly Outdoor Floor Lamp

Nocturne Firefly is a solar-powered, outdoor floor lamp with a built-in bluetooth speaker. It provides 360 degrees of soft white light in three output levels (300/150/50 lumens). The wide base, which must be filled...