Dear Pat: I was redecorating my family room, and I changed the electrical outlets myself so the colors matched. Now, one from a wall switch does not work, and another has intermittent power. Help! — ...

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 ...

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

Q We have recently knocked through our dining and sitting rooms to create a through room. We obtained an engineer’s report and followed his advice to leave a nib wall of about nine inches (215mm) on ...

Be careful the next time you try to set up an outdoor socket – there are strict rules around where they can be placed. Otherwise, you risk creating a major fire hazard in your home. The rule is in ...