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 ...

Home inspectors are seeing a surge of improvised electrical fixes, and they are not impressed. When you run new cable for a basement office or swap in a modern light fixture without permits, the work ...

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Fig. 1: Heat from loose wiring connections points to the source of the failure. The blackened plug is a clue. One of the many maintenance actions we’ve emphasized over the years is that of creating ...

Swapping a tired outlet for a modern one looks like the definition of minor home maintenance, the kind of task you handle between errands without a second thought. Yet that simple change can quietly ...

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 ...

FORT RUCKER, Ala. (May 21, 2019) - Oh, great, another electrical safety article, right? Go ahead, roll your eyes now; get it over with. Then think about why the topic bores you. Is it because you've ...