If you’re wondering what you can plug in and where, here’s everything you need to know so you don’t a) burn down your house or b) destroy your appliances. Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been ...

John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...

Wall outlets might not steal the spotlight when it comes to smart home upgrades, but they're more important (and more advanced) than ever. As our homes fill up with devices, from phones and tablets to ...

Q. What are the requirements when replacing nongrounding-type receptacles? A. If an equipment grounding conductor doesn’t exist in the outlet box, the existing nongrounding-type receptacles can be ...