Q: When I plugged my cell phone charger into a kitchen outlet, my phone didn’t start charging—the electrical outlet was not working. Is there something I can do to fix the outlet myself, or should I ...

Adding an electrical outlet next to an existing light switch is easy, as long as there is a neutral wire in the box. Step 1: Turn the power supply off to the light switch at the main electrical panel.

An electrical outlet that sparks, will not hold a plug tightly, is cracked or functions only sporadically can cause a fire or a shock and should be replaced. The job is not difficult, but great care ...

The most dangerous electrical failures rarely arrive without warning. Long before a breaker trips or a fire starts, your ...

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 ...

Home inspectors keep circling the same problem in their reports: improvised electrical work that looks clever at first glance ...

We often treat the electrical systems of our homes as if they’re invisible, reliably delivering power day and night. That is, right up until the moment they don’t. Just like your car, electrical ...

How many times has the cord of your electrical device fallen out of your outlet while using it? Vacuuming, using the hair dryer, and kitchen appliances like blenders are some of the most common ...