Larger appliances such as electric stoves, electric water heaters, electric dryers and central air units will often use 10-, 8- or even 6-gauge wire. If you’re adding an outlet, you need to use ...

The boxes on outdoor electrical outlets can be quite cumbersome to maneuver, not to mention a bit of an eyesore. Do they have ...

Wondering why some outlets are hard to plug into? It’s likely because of tamper-resistant receptacles—here’s why they’re used ...

If you’re a homeowner who loves a good DIY project, you’re not alone. Tackling repairs and upgrades yourself can save money ...

The house may need rewiring if the lights flicker, you experience frequent breaker trips, your current electrical wiring is outdated, your outlets show signs of damage or you’ve increased your ...

Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in ...

the added safety of three-wire outlets and their compatibility with grounded appliances is worth the cost of upgrading in historic homes. We teach our children not to stick things into electrical ...