Home inspectors keep circling the same problem in their reports: improvised electrical work that looks clever at first glance ...

This story was produced by Arin Barry and distributed by Next Net. When an outlet starts acting up, it’s giving you clear signs of an electrical issue. If you notice a burning plastic smell, it is not ...

We often see something in our homes that must have a purpose, but we don’t have a clue what it is. Karen Foley, a Coral Springs homeowner, recently saw two things. “What does the ‘test’ button do on ...

Well, with Thanksgiving and particularly Christmas coming up, we should make sure our electrical outlets are safe. Plugging in all those lights will give a beautiful look to your house. But safety ...

It’s probably no secret that your outlet is capable of causing a fire, but the dangers may be higher than you think, especially if you live in an older home. You may think outlet-related fires only ...

Child Safety – Covers unused receptacles to help babyproof living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens and playrooms by preventing objects from being inserted into outlets Easy Installation – Clear safety covers ...

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 ...

Well, with Thanksgiving and particularly Christmas coming up, we should make sure our electrical outlets are safe. Plugging in all those lights will give a beautiful look to your house. But safety ...

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 ...

When you purchase a home, you may notice large boxes covering the outdoor electrical outlets. This is a weather-resistant receptacle outlet box, and it's one of the most common electrical outlets ...