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Better Homes and Gardens: Wiring Basics  - http://www.bhg.com/bhg/category.jhtml?catref=cat30004  Detailed tutorials with illustrations for working with electrical boxes, wire, conduit, outlets, sockets, surge protectors, plugs, and light fixtures.  Electrical Online  - http://www.electrical-online.com/howtoarticles/HowToIntro.htm  Wiring projects and topics, including diagrams and illustrations.  Aluminum Wiring Information  - http://www.inspect-ny.com/aluminum.htm  Information on hazards and remedies.  Dans Wiring Page  - http://www.danswiringpage.com/  Experienced electrician provides advice and diagrams on house wiring, especially 3way and 4way switches.  Sound Home Resource Center - Electrical  - http://www.soundhome.com/topics/topic_electrical.shtml  Articles primarily on the issues involved with upgrading or repairing home wiring.  Electrician.com  - http://www.electrician.com/  Electrical calculators, in depth technical articles, and National Electrical Code information.  Electricians Toolbox  - http://www.elec-toolbox.com  Professional site includes hundreds of tips, theory, formulas, software, and forum.  Federal Pacific Electric FPE Panel/Breaker Hazard Summary  - http://www.inspect-ny.com/fpe/fpepanel.htm  In-depth discussion of the hazard and remedies.  Faqs.org: Electrical Wiring FAQs  - http://www.faqs.org/faqs/electrical-wiring/  FAQs for electrical wiring, including definitions, resources, tips, techniques, and safety information.  Doing Your Own Telephone Wiring  - http://www.ling.upenn.edu/~kurisuto/phone_wiring.html  Diagrams, advice, and troubleshooting for telephone wiring.  Home Wiring  - http://www.homewiringandmore.com  Instructions on how to wire 3 or 4 way switches, fan/light combo, pools, garage, hottubs, dwellings, and National Electrical Code compliance.  Telephone Wiring  - http://www.homephonewiring.com  Advice for home phone wiring and jacks with information at adding second or third line and reference for wire color codes.  MSN House and Home: Electrical  - http://houseandhome.msn.com/improve/electrical.aspx  Overview of electrical systems and components within the home, including circuit breakers, fuses, outlets, light fixtures, wall switches, cords, and plugs. Illustrations and safety-minded tips for solving common problems and completing easy repairs.  Porcupine Press  - http://www.porcupinepress.com/_technicalinfo/TechnicalInfo.htm  Chart for Ohm's law. Illustrated tutorial on bending conduit.  Molex - Good Crimps  - http://www.molex.com/tnotes/crimp.html  Illustrated tutorial on properly crimping terminals.  Free Electrical Answers By Marosteph  - http://members.tripod.com/~masterslic/electritian.html  Master electrican provides free advice. Includes faq with answers to common questions/problems.  Boyce's Electrical References Explanations  - http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/boyce_smith/basic.htm  Articles on safety, wiring, switches, motors, and transformers.  Howstuffworks: Electric Motors  - http://www.howstuffworks.com/motor.htm  illustrated tutorial examines motors from construction to operation.  Ideal Industries  - http://www.idealindustries.com/tm/BasicsofDMMs.nsf  Illustrated tutorial on the basics of using a digital multi-meter.  Electrical Safety Foundation International  - http://www.esfi.org/index.php  Information about electrical safety in and around the home and neighborhood. Workplace Page for tips and tools to help keep a workplace electrically safe.  Wiring for Power Quality  - http://64.90.169.191/applications/electrical/building/  Table illustrates some of the new wiring practices recommended vs. outdated methods.  The Old House Web - Lighting and Electrical  - http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/How-To/Lighting_and_Electrical/  Articles on adding a second phone line, safety concerns with an old fuse box, and upgrading and older house for high-tech appliances.