Which wall outlets are best? As technology changes, the role of the wall outlet changes as well. Besides being merely a place to plug in for power, many receptacles also include ports for charging ...

The holes on the prongs of your electrical plugs may look random, but there's a clear reason they were created and why they ...

To ease your mind and keep your baby safe, baby-proofing the house is a smart idea, including putting latches on doors and covers on outlets.

When the temperature drops and your space heaters, holiday lights, and kitchen gadgets all run at once, your electrical ...

Is your home up to code? The truth is, many homeowners aren't familiar with updated building codes, which can prove hazardous. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) issues an updated ...

A single receptacle on an individual branch circuit must have an ampacity at least the rating of the overcurrent device [210.21(B)] (Fig. 1). A single receptacle has only one contact device on its ...

All questions and answers are based on the 2011 NEC. Q. What are the Code rules for using floor receptacles to meet the receptacle wall outlet requirements in a dwelling wall space? A.Floor receptacle ...

Sarah Mitroff has worn many hats at CNET, including Senior Mobile Editor and Managing Editor of Health and Wellness. Currently, she is a freelance editor. Throughout her career, she's written about ...

Smart plugs can add controls to any outlet, but they aren’t perfect for everything. Here’s our guide to using one and which ...

Living in a compact studio apartment, I consider even the smallest gains in my living space big wins. A single inch could determine whether or not a piece of furniture fits, or give me the clearance I ...