Electrical and Phone Links The links on this page lead to the best Web sites in this subject area. All are rated and reviewed. If you don't see what you're looking for in the list below, don't despair. We may have recently discovered your dream site and added it to the updated links collection we maintain on the Web. To see the updated lists, and other features for the home improver, go to Home Central at http://www.homecentral.com/home by clicking the button on the right.

Ask The Builder (http://www.AskBuild.com/) Graphics: Few

If you can't find answers in the archives of columnist and contractor Tim Carter, there's a good chance he'll personally reply to your question. But don't wait--if this burgeoning Web site lives up to its promise, homeowners will be lining up for miles. (Preview)

Power Clinic (http://www.powerclinic.com/) Graphics: None

The average homeowner will find some insight into the dangers of electrical surges and some high quality surge protectors. But most of the informational portion of this site is dedicated to the arcana of institutional electrical work.

Frigidaire (http://www.frigidaire.com/index.html) Graphics: Lots

Check out the features on all of Frigidaire's appliances. You can also find out where to go for parts and service.

The Home Inspection/Construction Information Website (http://csbh.mhv.net/~dfriedman/) Graphics: Few

Want to know how to recognize hazards and hidden defects around your home--or a home you're thinking of purchasing? Webmaster and home inspector Dan Friedman will give you the inside track on everything from aluminum wiring to water quality.

Hometime (http://www.hometime.com/) Graphics: Lots

Long-time fans of Dean Johnson's popular PBS television series won't be surprised that this is a top-quality site. Most impressive are the step-by-step instructions for major remodeling projects found in the "how-to" section, but you'll also find a fine bulletin board and an index of past shows.

Phillips Electrical Services (http://home.erols.com/axis/PES.html) Graphics: Few

Most of what you'll find here will be links to other wiring information on the Web. But they do offer to field questions, so put them to the test.

This Old House (http://pathfinder.com/@@ItIO8QJzfwEAQH@c/TOH/) Graphics: Lots

The dynamic duo that made home improvement hip on the airwaves takes the show to cyberspace. TOH groupies will love this slick page, as will those searching for home repair ideas and answers.

WireNet Home Page (http://www.deltanet.com/wirenet/) Graphics: Few

A small catalog of electrical hardware with a few wiring how-to tips to boot.