Author: Riley Weller

In 2008, Riley became an electrical apprentice in Canada who completed his Red Seal 2016! He had the honor of working with many seasoned journeymen who passed down their tricks to him. Fun Fact: Riley is now a fulltime beatmaking educator!

How to Pull Wire in a Residential Setting

How to Pull and Staple Wires in a Residential Wood Frame Setting for Electricians.
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How to Drill Holes for Wires

Drilling holes for electrical wires takes a lot of planning. You must plan your routes, keep power away from extra-low-voltage wires, and drill holes at the same height!
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How to Install a Triple Gang Box

How to install a triple-gang electrical box (also known as a three-gang electrical box). The difference is that it requires a support on both sides of the box, compared to single and double-gang boxes.
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How to Install a Double Gang Box

How to install a double-gang electrical box in a wood frame setting (also known as a two-gang box).
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What is an Electrical Scab for Boxing

An electrical scab is used to push an electrical box away from a door frame (or other equipment) to comfortably put on a cover plate, and access the box easily.
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How to Install a Single Gang Electrical Box

How to install a single gang electrical box as an electrician. Learn about drywall depth, wood screws, and how a single gang box install should look.
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Before Mounting Electrical Boxes

Tips to know before mounting electrical boxes. A good rough-in gives you a good finish. Understand about box heights and above finished floor to become a great apprentice electrician!
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