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 ...

I remember working on a residential remodel project, troubleshooting a front porch electrical outlet that was not working. I first tested the receptacle to make sure there was no electricity present.

You can live in a home for years without thinking about how far any outlet is from a corner. The moment you open a wall, add ...

Here's what to look for, and how to fix what you find. Working on your own home is empowering, and it saves you money. Even before I became an electrician, I tackled DIY projects from plumbing to ...

All questions and answers are based on the 2011 NEC. Q. What are the NEC requirements for sizing receptacles? A. A single receptacle on an individual branch circuit must have an ampacity not less than ...

What do a cool home, a chilled beverage, a television show and clean clothing have in common? They are all made possible by some form of energy. For most Americans this source of energy is electricity ...

The majority of electrical outlets in your home look more or less the same: two outlets, three holes in slightly different shapes to insert up to three prongs and deliver electricity. Some outlets ...