Inspectors warn these common electrical add-ons look harmless but can quietly cause fire and shock hazards if not ...

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 ...

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 ...

Every home inspector has that mental list. You know, the one where they've seen the same dangerous shortcuts so many times ...

The first U.S. detachable electric plug was patented by Harvey Hubbell II in 1904 and was among many of Hubbell's contributions to the field. But it would take a few decades before a standardized ...

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 ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Liam McCabe Liam McCabe still has a few power strips and extension cords that ...

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 ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy.

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 ...