Churning with voltage and resembling an explosion at the wire factory, the breaker panel exudes mystique. But it's just a big switch, filled with other smaller ­switches, which lead to the switches ...

Look around any modern building and you’ll see clean lines, smart controls, and subtle lighting. What you don’t see is the ...

While working in an electrically safe work condition is important, there are times when working hot is necessary. Make sure ...

Electricians always carry non-contact voltage testers with them, and you should have one, too. They’re inexpensive and easy to use, and they help keep you safe when doing DIY electrical work. Solution ...

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Home improvement projects can help homeowners transform their homes. Such projects are costly, but many homeowners save money by doing some, if not all, of the work themselves. The Electrical Safety ...

What do you do when your phone needs to be charged? You take a cable, plug in the phone, and boom: It's charging. What if you want to connect an external monitor to your laptop? Yup, there's an HDMI ...

Getting shocked is more than unpleasant. It can be lethal. An electrical impulse as small as 14 milliamps is enough to kill a person. The current drawn by a plug-in nightlight is more than enough to ...