Wiring 1-2-3: Install, Upgrade, Repair, and Maintain Your Home;S Electrical System Hardcover – January 15, 2001

I gave this to my grandsonAfter he bought his first house a fixer upper

This book as well should in fact be mandatory reading for all personnel associated with the SHARE Program in Atlanta Georgia. (see Pictures of Almost Overturned Street Lamp/Exposed High Voltage Wire) This program was designed for veterans with very good and noble intentions and I believe has in fact strayed from the path its creator envisioned!! As a non-profit, and privately funded, if I were funding it I would simply like to know were in fact every dime was spent and was it in fact spent wisely and all things budgeted for, such as Program, Facility...etc routine maintenance and upkeep. I was at SHARE very briefly, and as a Combat Vet with numerous issues I was very sadly disappointed and in total disagreement with Program Director- we agreed to totally and radically disagree- decided to depart exceedingly early after they almost sent me to emergency room or worse, due to highly "adverse" chemical reaction's to something a former VA employee was wearing, as well as cleaning products utilized in this same former VA employee's Area of Responsibility- the "guest" apartments at "Biscayne!" Cannot believe they were not aware as a ot of Vet's suffer this.....Yet again ODD!!!!Normally, and I offered, to let by-gone's be by-gone's, even thought I personally take being harmed or worse, either though negligence, ignorance, or deliberate, very personally, and ted to get very upset and mean- as I hope any Combat Survivor Would!. Well, the only real MH Professional I saw my 5-days there was in fact a Social Worker, which a degree in takes approximately 18-months versus the 5(+) years of training of a LICENSED psychologist. Well even though I was in fact cordial to staff, and really liked/respected several, but had a very limited, blunt and heated conversation with Program Director, they simply had said SW check on me very routinely- as if to portray me as either violet or psychotic or worse!!!! So, sometimes it is simply best to depart an area were the cards are simply stacked against one, and staff do not like being called out on their numerous faults in leadership and stewardship, of their sponsors money. Furthermore, the "Program" Director could not tell me if they in fact had a "staff" grooming standard- that specified hypo-allergenic skin and clothing products for work, nor could they even tell me if cleaning products (I sent staff and numerous others pictures of) were in fact Echo Friendly or hypo-allergenic????? Odd....yet again!!!! Furthermore the staff neurologist claimed no one else could smell anything on said employee when, do to various reasons my own sense of smell is hindered- from 10-feet away!!!!!! I will not attach photos' of these products...as if anyone who reads this and is associated with sponsorship of this program only has to check numerous staff computers....if they so desire!!!!!Worst yet was facility maintenance. SHARE is right smack downtown Atlanta- in or near very epicenter of crime!!! (see picture Atlanta Crime Numbers) Also,if memory serves, they have had guest's struck by Atlanta Traffic- yet offer no road belts nor "high-vis" safety gear for walking various parts of program.. Other vets asked about mine and I sent it all to staff to "consider" issuing something of the like. At Biscayne APT's I observed no security camera's anywhere to protect vets and their vehicles, etc... I was told by staff to ensure laundry room was locked as target of opportunity for other than guests/intruders....odd!!!! Also none of locks on my ground floor apartment worked, I had to buy WD-40 and "service" the locks myself- ended up giving bottle to RA staff for utilization as I left!!!!My room was horrid, none of dishes nor silverware washed/cleaned... I am a fall risk and no shower mat. Had to purchase my own....as well as adequate pillows to accommodate GIRD and other conditions! I have also sleept on rocks in the mud and rain more comfortable than the bed I was given...the mattress was beyond worn out- offered Program Manager to lay on it themselves but declined!. Also, the lamp in my bed room, with no ceiling fan nor light, was broken and an electrical hazard. I had to tell staff not to try to repair on their own unless certified! I had a Curtain rod that was not attached to anything properly and slid off or to left or right as tried close one curtain- other apparently stolen- along with "battery" in clock-had replace that as well!!!! My blue couch was worn out so bad it leaned to one side. Furthermore, the AC/Heat control lid was broken. I received a very lengthy "speal" from same former VA employee about not, selling, nor giving away medications, but in my room was provided no means to secure these medications-i.e medicine cabinet nor even lock box- yet again odd???? Despicably considering how many folks had unlimited access from staff to APTs!!!! Also there was no safe or mechanism with staff to secure valuables such as car keys, electronics or jewelry, etc.. in APT or Program!Odd yet again given crime rate and all kinds of un-monitored access without security cameras..... Luckily I brought my own door jam and door stops to deter intruders.....do not think most "guests" think of this..... Out back of my apartment were several very real safety hazards and intruder friendly access, yet they chose to place "cones" over horse shoe pits.....odd yet again on that "brilliant decision!" (some vets wake up disorientated- what would happen if fell off small cliff back of my apartment with no safety fencing?) As I was leaving, my chest of drawers literally fell apart and staff RA acknowledged he was aware of it but hoping it would last "a little-longer!" Also, the van utilized to carry/transport veteran guests was broke and driver trying to fix engine himself- was he also "certified" mechanic????? This van in fact had both side mirrors, as we say in Army, "circle X" meaning a "deadline" item due to safety or various reasons and vehicle cannot be utilized until repaired and "downtime" must be accounted for, by someone- as well as accident/ damage reports collected!!!!Finally, being a USMA graduate, Open Water Dive Certified, Infantry officer, Gym Rat most of my life they wanted to in fact certify me on a "deadlined" punching bag, and Gym Equipment as well as the pool...but this was not to occur until week number-2...hummph???? When are men considered men and do not in fact have to be certified on everything by someone most likely less knowledgeable than them????Given, sodium fluoride (Prozac) and other chemicals most likely in local water, did not even provide any sort of bottled water or alternative like Gatorade etc....which some vets need for numerous "health reasons" etc....All of this and more I sent to numerous staff, as well as litany of others .....(see attached pictures-many, many more taken and sent), along with, as I was told by staff valid corrective recommendations-however simply seemed quite pleased with status quo.. and no disciplinary action taken for "inadequate" leadership or stewardship of funds and resources....I simply place it in the highest court of the lad, you, the public to decide for yourselves....... whether or not mine, and I would hope the sponsors of this program, standards are in fact "too" high!!!!!????? Or if Vets' are being placed unnecessarily at risk due to those charged to execute this program on behalf of the sponsor...??????Veterans should not have to endure the same or worse than the US DVA. To see what vets deal with in all sorts of spectrum's I would recommend PEB Forum at pebforum.com. (http://pebforum.com/threads/possible-new-resource-vets-tbi-perhaps-better-experience-than-myself.42787/) One of the super moderators is very familiar with this program and apparently had much better experience for those interested!!!!!

Good information for a beginner like myself

Using it to help in wiring our new building. Very easy to read and understand.

My husband loves this book. As a carpenter there is a lot of knowledge and skills that can not be learned on the job site and require a bit more detail. This is a very detailed book that can help anyone with a basic knowledge of electrical work get a job done.Pros:-Step by step instructions-Illustrations-Helpful hintsCons:-Need working knowledge to startWhen it comes to getting a job done and learning a new trade a good book is ideal. My husband loves this book because it gives instructions that are step by step to get the proper wiring and even goes into more in depth projects that are not completed by the average homeowner. You need a basic working knowledge of electrical wiring to get the most from this book. He also found the illustrations very helpful for the more complex wiring situations.

Goes over the basics of wiring.

This book helped me to safely do projects I was afraid to do. Understanding wiring and electronics is something you take with you throughout life. I incorporate it into my business of cabinetry with lighting and even complicated wiring.

This book is amazing,i never knew anything about electricity and now I know tons about electricity and I feel confident doing jobs. Not only is home depot the only good store, they also have the best books ever!!