Electrical repairs you can do yourself
A few electrical jobs are within reach for a careful homeowner, as long as the power is off and verified off. These guides say clearly where the DIY line is and when an electrician is required.
Electrical guides
What electrical jobs are safe to DIY?
Resetting breakers and GFCIs, testing and replacing smoke alarms, and swapping a like-for-like switch or outlet on an existing circuit are common homeowner jobs where codes allow. New circuits, panel work, aluminum wiring, and anything that keeps tripping are jobs for a licensed electrician.
Tools for electrical work
Most of these jobs use the same short list of hand tools. See the basic home toolkit for what to buy first.