Fixing things yourself is the affordable and fun way to do home maintenance, but many common DIY decisions can actually lead ...

Responding to increased state-level interest in plug-in solar, a nonprofit group has published an in-depth guidebook to help state policymakers navigate the path to allowing households to use the ...

Responding to increased state-level interest in plug-in solar, a nonprofit group has published an in-depth guidebook to help state policymakers navigate the path to allowing households to use the ...

You've spent months planning your dream renovation. The contractor's been hired, the materials are sitting in your driveway, ...

Insurers are no longer treating electrical problems as background noise. As loss data and real time monitoring sharpen their ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Liam McCabe Liam McCabe still has a few power strips and extension cords that ...

Syracuse, N.Y. – Sept. 23, 2025 — Legrand®, a global leader in electrical and digital infrastructure, today announced the release of its Kitchen Countertop Outlet, delivering a sleek, safe, and ...

And you can do it safely, in under an hour, and for less than $50. Credit... Supported by By Tim Heffernan Visuals by Clark Hodgin After 16 months, my home renovation is nearing a happy milestone: ...

Most electrical outlets are installed vertically, with one receptacle oriented above the other. But if you take a close look around your house, you'll probably find at least a couple mounted ...

It can be really frustrating when you're hooking up an appliance or gadget with a three-prong plug only to realize the extension cord or outlet you're plugging it into only has two prongs. After all, ...

A horizontal outlet on a wooden wall with a black cord plugged in - Mint Images/Getty Images If you walk around your home, you will probably see a variety of outlets. In fact, there are a whopping 10 ...