GFCI outlets are widely used these days, but it turns out that appliances like refrigerators should not be plugged into these ...

Extension cords should only be used with electronics, an electrician warns. As the temperature drops across the US, you may turn to a space heater to keep warm, but if you're thinking about plugging ...

The invisible cable "Back to the Future" (BTF) design ethos has been evolved a step further by its creator, DIY-APE, to just ...

The electrical wiring within a home represents far more than a simple utility; it is the fundamental circulatory system that ...

The second-gen Nest Cam Outdoor uses the Google Home app (available for both Android and iOS) and supports Google and Alexa ...

Temperatures are dropping in Michigan, and many residents may use space heaters to keep warm. Here are to avoid a house fire.

The ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) has enjoyed phenomenal success as a life-saving electrical device. Since its introduction in the 1960s, the number of non-utility fatalities has declined ...

There are 15 standardized types of domestic electrical outlet plugs in use worldwide. The standard North American outlet, for example, has two vertical slots and a round hole beneath them for ...

Fixing electrical problems — or installing new outlets, chandeliers and the like — requires knowhow and safe practices. If you do the work poorly, in addition to risking electrical shock, you can ...