Avoid fire hazards at home by keeping appliances plugged into a dedicated wall outlet and not an extension cord.

Power strips are a common and convenient way to provide additional sockets, but experts warn that there are certain items you ...

Installing switches directly on outlets isn't required by the National Electric Code. The NEC requires contractors to ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Whether your outlet is far away or hidden behind furniture, the makers of the Presto Plug claim that their product can make electronics easier to reach. The Presto Plug’s cord ...

And you can do it safely, in under an hour, and for less than $50. Credit... Supported by By Tim Heffernan Visuals by Clark Hodgin After 16 months, my home renovation is nearing a happy milestone: ...

If you've just moved into an older house, you may have realized some or all of the electrical outlets don't look like you're ...

As a tech writer, it probably won't shock you to learn that my house is overrun with gadgets. Cameras, computers, phones, smart displays — you name it, it's plugged in somewhere. Most of the time, I'm ...