The outlet’s location will drive almost all your other decisions, so finding a location for it is the logical place to start. All the experts I spoke with advised planning both for future use and your ...

Switches controlling line-to-neutral loads must have a neutral conductor installed at a switch serving bathrooms, hallways, stairways, or rooms suitable for human habitation or occupancy, as defined ...

Ask an electrician which way a receptacle, aka outlet, should be installed: “Ground up or down?” Typically, the answer is “both are fine,” though most of us have a preference. The National Electrical ...

I have a whole bunch of devices that are charged via USB, so I'm thinking about installing an electrical outlet with built-in charging ports. It's a pretty straightforward project, right? These ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...