Electrical panels need to be replaced when they are too old to provide sufficient power, are rusted, produce a burning smell, are overheating, make crackling or buzzing noises, the breaker trips ...

Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of professional experience as a writer and editor. She's previously worked at sites like Talking Points Memo, Insider, Delish, Angi and ...

Your electrical panel is a key part of your home's safety, but it can become a fire hazard if certain risks are kept too close. Knowing what to avoid around your panel helps prevent accidents and ...

Federal Pacific Electric Stab-Lok panels have a long history of problems. If you have one of these electric panels in your home or you're buying a home with one of these panels, you should have the ...

Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...