Q: When I plugged my cell phone charger into a kitchen outlet, my phone didn’t start charging as it normally does—rather, it seemed that this one electrical outlet was not working. Is there something ...

Here's the thing about electrical work in your home. The temptation to save a few hundred bucks can be powerful, especially when online tutorials make everything look ridiculously simple. Problem is, ...

Let's be real, most of us don't think twice about the wiring hidden inside our walls. It's one of those out-of-sight, ...

Fig. 1: Heat from loose wiring connections points to the source of the failure. The blackened plug is a clue. One of the many maintenance actions we’ve emphasized over the years is that of creating ...

How many times has the cord of your electrical device fallen out of your outlet while using it? Vacuuming, using the hair dryer, and kitchen appliances like blenders are some of the most common ...

Experts agree that while homeowners should be cautious all year, there are specific measures they should take to be extra ...

FORT RUCKER, Ala. (May 21, 2019) - Oh, great, another electrical safety article, right? Go ahead, roll your eyes now; get it over with. Then think about why the topic bores you. Is it because you've ...

While standard receptacles typically use three wires -- hot, neutral and ground -- you'll occasionally find 2-prong outlets in older homes. Since this type of outlet lacks a ground connection, the ...