Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Wiring, Updated 7th Edition: Current with 2017-2020 Electrical Codes (Volume 7) (Black & Decker Complete Guide, 7)

This is a must have if you want to sit your own home projects! Great information. Clear instructions with great pictures of exactly what it looks like. I bought this book to get instructions on how to wire a three way switch to correct a problem with an entry light. Turning off the light at night left you navigating through the room in complete darkness. I now know exactly how to add a switch to the light at a more logical location. No more dark wanderings! Recommend this for every woman and man who has no problem with working with electrical circuits. Learning to do it right means less work and worries! Great job Black and Decker!

Straight forward and easy read. Read through and was able to wire up my garage. Had to supplement a bit to make sure I was up to date with local regulations and the latest NEC handbook. But this book was a great resource to have. Passed the inspection without issue, the inspector was impressed with everything.

well put together, easy read, easy to understand. for the average DIYer.

I checked this book out from the library (kindle) a couple of times before purchasing it as a paperback and ebook. As a newbie homeowner I found this book invaluable in understanding the electrical system in my home and providing the confidence to tackle projects. This book is thorough and covers the content in similar Black & Decker books on electrical switches and repairs. My only gripe with the book is a lack of a table of contents in the ebook edition; search can be time consuming if you haven’t bookmarked the topic you’re trying to quickly lookup.

(Update 2022). The latest version that I just purchased has actually improved significantly. Instead of sitting on their hands, Black & Decker has upped their game. Not only did they have the updated code added but this book also has a lot of new graphics and improved (simplified) explanations. I don’t rate a lot of things this highly, but I continue to use this book to add to my projects list.The only thing that I would ask is that a book for solar and battery backups be added and a book on HVAC. Basically I want more of these books because they are so well done.I love the Black and Decker books for home improvement. I have wired an entire house using the book. The writing is simple enough for a layman to understand and the pictures support the learning objectives. I have never even taken an electrical class. When my brother was taken in by an electrician who walked off the job with all his money and a 20% done house, he was in trouble. He just did not have the funds to recover. I started with a single room and a few outlets. Using the book I was able to complete both apartments in his house. I cannot rave enough about how much this book taught me. I am now going to completely redo my own house (because why not test out my skills on my brother's place first right?) After reviewing the latest edition, I have no doubts I will be able to pass on the first inspection try as I did with my brother's house.

Great book to take you through a wide variety of electrical projects from simple repairs to full scale remodeling. Appropriate for the homeowner to understand what is really involved in all types of projects. Use it as a reference for small projects and a primer for meeting with your electrician. Includes discussion of new construction as well as finish installation.

As an electrician for over 40 years I can tell you I have researched MANY training medias for new techs....Black n Deckers books are clear concise and relevant...a great training tool. These books with a little aptitude get the job done right. I HIGHLY recommend their training books.

I purchased this book to help me redo the electric on a house I bought. While I knew the majoroty of its contents, the 3 and 4 way switch diagrams were worth it in of itself. I just cant seem to get it in my hewd how those work without an illustrations.Great book for those with small projects around the house!