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 ...

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 ...

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

When it comes to electrical projects, wiring a switch to an outlet is a pretty straightforward project. Step 1: Install a box for the new electrical switch and run a red, a white, a green and a black ...

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 ...

It's a pesky downside to the miraculous tech-driven world we live in: The more gadgets we own, the more unsightly cables and cords we have dangling, tangling and winding around our homes. If there ...

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 ...

Most people call an electrician when something breaks. A breaker panel trips at midnight. The lights flicker during dinner.