A multimeter might look intimidating, but learning to use this simple electrician's tool will come in handy during a number of every day tasks.

While using a digital multimeter to diagnose electrical problems on customers’ equipment, I frequently hear the comment, “I’ve got one of those multimeter things, but I never learned how to use it.” ...

Changing a car battery can be done in just a few steps. Always test the car battery before replacing and be sure to properly dispose of the dead battery.

Your car won't start for the second day in a row. You ask your neighbor for a jump (again) and head off to work — late, of course. You come to the conclusion that it has to be the battery or the ...