When you think about electrical work at home, you probably picture dramatic fixes like rewiring a whole house or replacing a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...