The Family Handyman – August 2019

BEST PRO TIPS

MISTAKE :

Cutting wires too short

Wires that are cut too short make wire connections

difficult and—since you’re more likely to make poor

connections—dangerous.

THE RIGHT WAY:

EXTEND WIRES

Leave the wires long enough to protrude at least 3 in.

from the box. If you run into short wires, there’s an

easy fix. Simply add 6-in. extensions to the existing

wires. The push-in wire connectors shown below are

easier to install in tight spots. You’ll find them at hard-

ware stores and home centers.

Push-in

wire

connectors

Short

wire

6" extension

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