While standard receptacles typically use three wires -- hot, neutral and ground -- you'll occasionally find 2-prong outlets in older homes. Since this type of outlet lacks a ground connection, the ...

So, you've found yourself living in an older home with that charming, vintage vibe. You know the one - creaky floorboards, ...

Knob and tube wiring replacement costs are higher than many other home improvement projects at $24,300 on average or between $12,000 and $36,600. Homeowners can expect home size, accessibility of the ...

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 ...

New Electrical Safety Requirement: AFCI Protection for Replacement Outlets This section requires that all replacement receptacles be arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) protected. This means that if ...

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 ...

A. When replacing receptacles, remember that arc-fault circuit-interrupter type and ground-fault circuit interrupter type receptacles must be installed at a readily accessible location [406.4(D)]. If ...

You bravely excavate layers of caked-on paint with screwdrivers and Exacto knives, only to get behind the curtain and realize...it’s definitely time to call the professionals.

The latest gadget to tear up Kickstarter isn't really even a gadget, but rather something you'd charge your gadgets with. The SnapPower Charger is an ultra-simple electrical outlet replacement that ...

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 ...