He further advises, that homeowners survey their backyard and regularly inspect all outdoor outlets themselves. "It will involve checking for any signs of wear like cracks on the outlet covers or ...

Q: I have a light set in my backyard that is plugged into an electrical outlet that has two silver flaps to cover the plugs. The system works fine except that I get very nervous when it rains.

"Outdoor outlets should be weatherproof and should have a cover that can be closed when not in use," the expert explained ...

We're well into the seasons that call for spending time outdoors. And nowadays, sitting in your backyard and being disconnected are no longer mutually exclusive. Whether it's to keep your devices ...