Switches controlling line-to-neutral loads must have a neutral conductor installed at a switch serving bathrooms, hallways, stairways, or rooms suitable for human habitation or occupancy, as defined ...

April Wilkerson teaches the basics of safe, efficient DIY electrical wiring for switches and outlets.

Adding an electrical outlet next to an existing light switch is easy, as long as there is a neutral wire in the box. Step 1: Turn the power supply off to the light switch at the main electrical panel.

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 ...

When you move into a new house, you might notice some odd things, like seeing that some electrical outlets are installed upside down. The most common reason for an upside down outlet is because a wall ...

Electrical outlets are likely among the most significant and overlooked devices in the common household. And, depending on where you are in the world, you may have a vastly different image pop in your ...

Q: I live in an older building and my apartment doesn’t have enough electrical outlets. Isn’t the owner required to add more or update the system? A: Depends on the condition of the system. A property ...