Home inspectors are trained to treat a sketchy outlet setup as a potential emergency, not a cosmetic flaw. When they see the wrong combination of receptacles, wiring, and protection devices, they know ...

Ever tried to plug in an appliance, only to realize you had the plug backwards on the first try? Modern outlets use this ...

A single receptacle on an individual branch circuit must have an ampacity at least the rating of the overcurrent device [210.21(B)] (Fig. 1). A single receptacle has only one contact device on its ...

All questions and answers are based on the 2017 NEC. Underlined text indicates a change in the rules for the 2017 NEC. Q. What are the Code rules for the installation of countertop and work surface ...

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 ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? What’s better, a GFCI outlet or a GFCI circuit breaker? BILL H., CASPER, WYOMING Both ...

Sarah Mitroff has worn many hats at CNET, including Senior Mobile Editor and Managing Editor of Health and Wellness. Currently, she is a freelance editor. Throughout her career, she's written about ...

Living in a compact studio apartment, I consider even the smallest gains in my living space big wins. A single inch could determine whether or not a piece of furniture fits, or give me the clearance I ...