Swapping a tired outlet for a modern one looks like the definition of minor home maintenance, the kind of task you handle between errands without a second thought. Yet that simple change can quietly ...

And you can do it safely, in under an hour, and for less than $50. Credit... Supported by By Tim Heffernan Visuals by Clark Hodgin After 16 months, my home renovation is nearing a happy milestone: ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. Upgrading your home’s wiring and electrical panels can bring your home up to code and help you avoid electrical fires and shocks. This process can be ...

Are you building, renovating, or upgrading a house or a condo … or planning to someday? Don't forget the electric outlets and switches. These are small details, but they will contribute a great deal ...

Electrical outlets and switches are so ordinary that you barely notice them until something goes wrong. Yet the earliest clues of trouble often appear right on those plates and toggles, and ignoring ...

I recently bought a new home and it still has many old 2 prong outlets (built in 1948). When I use a circuit tester it shows the outlets are grounded. As you would assume, due to the age of the home, ...

Q: When I plugged my cell phone charger into a kitchen outlet, my phone didn’t start charging as it normally does—rather, it seemed that this one electrical outlet was not working. Is there something ...