Most Common DIYer Electrical Mistake - Don't Let This Be You!

Everyday Home Repairs • January 31, 2022

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Hey there, I’m Scott! I’m not a professional carpenter, electrician, or plumber—just a hands-on guy who loves learning and tackling home improvement projects. Whether it’s fixing up my own house or working on my rental properties, I’m always ready to roll up my sleeves and figure things out. Join me as I share my experiences, lessons learned, and practical tips to help you take on your own DIY home repairs with confidence. No fancy jargon—just real, down-to-earth advice to make your projects a little easier. Let’s learn and build together! All links shared in video descriptions/comments are affiliate links that help support the channel with no extra cost to you. Cheers!

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All My Favorite DIY Tools: https://geni.us/VYIp51 I have seen this type of failure in about half of the homes we have renovated over the past 2 years. This is an extremely common mistake and often one you will not know about until you start to have failures at your light fixtures or smart home light switches. I will show you 2 solutions for this issue and better prepare you for future home improvement projects. Wago 221 Lever Nuts Starter Kit: https://geni.us/NkcBP My Favorite Kit: https://geni.us/qNPa Assortment Pack: https://geni.us/izuR 3 Wire Connector (50 pack): https://geni.us/utgybA 2 Wire Connector (100 pack): https://geni.us/TAwOB Free Home Maintenance Checklist: https://geni.us/P7XBg Friends Don't Let Friends Tape Outlets T-Shirt: https://geni.us/ifioHVc Testing Wago 221 (60 Amps) on Silver Cymbal Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1pmuRsf1co&t=6s Chapters 0:00 Demonstration of Most Common Mistake 1:04 Proper Wire Nut Installation (Stranded and Solid Wire) 5:13 Our Favorite Tools For DIYers 5:55 My Prefered Wire Connector For DIYers 8:37 Example Of The Holding Strength of Wago 221 for Stranded Wire 9:58 Recap DISCLAIMER: This video and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission.