The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently published NEMA OS 3-2012, "Selection and Installation Guidelines for Electrical Outlet Boxes." The National Electrical Manufacturers ...

Electrical boxes are the hidden workhorses of your home’s electrical system. They house the connections between wires, providing power to outlets, switches, and fixtures throughout your house. But ...

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Permanently Using Extension Cords As Fixed Wiring S. codes require fixed wiring to be installed in approved conduit, raceways ...

Dear Marrla: Angie’s List members report spending an average of $204 to install or replace a standard electrical outlet in the Portland area, with the cost including minor wiring work. Nationally, ...

Chance are you know about smart outlets and outlets with integrated USB ports, but you might be surprised at how many different outlets you can buy and install in your home. Of course, they’re all ...

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 ...

The wall outlet that serves your home office desk is dead. There goes your productive morning. Now what? As annoying as the above scenario is, diagnosing and repairing a non-functioning outlet is ...

Electricity flows silently behind walls, mostly invisible until something goes wrong. Most homeowners live their entire lives ...