Outlet

Usually when an outlet goes dead, the fix is something simple and you can save the cost of a service call by doing the work yourself.…

Electrical switches and outlets that move around because the box is too recessed can be a safety problem. Outlet shims offer a quick and…

Eliminate those ugly and often dangerous extension cords. You can add a new outlet quickly and easily without tearing open a wall, if you…

Add an outdoor electrical outlet to get power to where you need it, especially for holiday lights. Do it safely and easily with this simple…

Install outlets (receptacles) with the ground hole either up or down. Both are correct. But be consistent.

Replace standard electrical outlets with tamper-resistant outlets for a safer home. They're inexpensive and easy to install.

Do you have outlets with cracked cover plates? The outlet box was probably set too deep, leaving the outlet unsupported. Here's a quick fix that…

All GFCI outlets have one little-known flaw: their circuitry eventually wears out, usually after about 10 years, at which point they no longer…

You can use these add-on switch controls to turn on and off the lights and appliances in your house. This article gives you the run down on…

Gain precious extra inches of space on kitchen countertops and behind appliances by replacing an existing receptacle with a recessed electrical…

Frustrated by too few outlets in your garage? Lighting that’s too dim? Or maybe you just want to install a garage door opener and need a nearby…

Tired of groping for pull chains in the dark? Wireless, piezoelectric switches allow you to control lights using nothing more than the energy…

You don’t have to shell out the big bucks for a central dust collection system. We’ll show you how to use a shop vacuum coupled…

Electrical boxes must be flush with the wall surface, which can present problems when you add wainscoting or paneling. The easiest fix is…

An oversize drywall cutout around an electrical box can ruin the appearance of an otherwise perfect taping job. The best way to fix it is with…

Instead of using bulky surge protector strips, you can now install a point-of-use surge protection receptacle to protect appliances and…

Switch boxes can sometimes be used as a power source for a new outlet, but only if the box is large enough and has neutral and ground wires…

Adding an electrical receptacle or switch to an existing box can make it too crowded, but you can remove the old box and add a larger remodeling…

Wiring problems and mistakes are all too common, and if left uncorrected have the potential to cause short circuits, shocks and even fires.…

Most of the time you can find the cause of nuisance tripping of an arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) and correct the problem without calling…