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 ...

The moment you reach for a screwdriver to move a light switch, you are not just changing how a room feels. You are stepping ...

Home inspectors will tell you that the most revealing part of an electrical system is often the first outlet or switch they ...

One of the often-ignored pieces of modern technology is powered receptacles (outlets), which are used daily to run a variety of devices and appliances. Electrical plug types come in a wide range of ...

The requirements of Art. 404 apply to switches of all types, including snap (toggle) switches, dimmer switches, fan switches, knife switches, circuit breakers used as switches, and automatic switches, ...

The wall outlet that serves your home office desk is dead. There goes your productive morning. Now what? As annoying as the above scenario is, diagnosing and repairing a non-functioning outlet is ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. The new way to design your home. Electrical outlets, light switches and toilet paper roll holders are hard to avoid. Often ...

Dear Jim: My fairly new house has blown-in attic insulation and good windows. I still want to cut my utility bills. What inefficient spots should I check and what simple things can I do? – Cindi M.