Q: When I plugged my cell phone charger into a kitchen outlet, my phone didn’t start charging as it normally does—rather, it seemed that this one electrical outlet was not working. Is there something ...

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

Sa'iyda Shabazz is a freelance writer who lives in Los Angeles. She mostly writes about the intersections of race, sexuality, class, gender and parenting, as well as other lifestyle topics. Her work ...

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