Never DIY a repair, and other do's and don'ts of home electricity

Washington Post

12-05-2025

It's easy to take your home electrical system for granted — until it stops working. No one wants to be without light, air conditioning or a working refrigerator, so you might be tempted to find a quick fix online and do a DIY repair.
Not so fast, experts say. Electricity is an area where it's usually better to bring in a professional. If you do the wrong thing, you could make things worse instead of better. And making a mistake with electricity can be expensive or even life-threatening.