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 ...

Expert DIYer April Wilkerson adds a floor electrical outlet by running power below for a clean, hidden setup. Experts warn ...

Power grommets revolutionized the way we think about our relationship with power outlets. Why allow your design to be held hostage by the location of your wall plates when you can install power and ...

John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...

I want to add an electrial outlet in my garage on the wall next to the main electrical box. Just what exactly is the procedure to have this done? What are the typical costs involved? Do I just call ...

Most electrical outlets are installed vertically, with one receptacle oriented above the other. But if you take a close look around your house, you'll probably find at least a couple mounted ...

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 ...

Expert DIYer April Wilkerson adds 220-volt outlets to power garage tools and improve workshop capabilities. Experts warn the ...

Belkin’s 3-Outlet Power Cube with USB-A is the latest in a long line of entrants trying to help bring AC and USB power closer to where your devices area, instead of adding outlets and jacks under a ...

Take a $80 continuing education credit from the local gov or edu (chesterfield county in VA offers the classes themselves). That will give you the knowledge you need for this, plus any future ...