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By far the most common type of wire connector is the twist-on wire connector. These little guys are pretty simple to use and, as a homeowner who does their own repairs, I can tell you that the ease of ...

It's tempting to save a few bucks and a trip to the store if you have some used wire nuts in the garage. Here's how to know if they're safe to use.