Home inspectors will tell you that the most revealing part of an electrical system is often the first outlet or switch they ...

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 ...

Q: I want to install an additional electrical outlet in my bedroom. On the other side of the wall is another outlet in about the same place as where I want to add the new one. Can I tap into the ...

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 ...