The Tessan Smart Power Strip turns a standard wall outlet into a six-outlet receptacle with three USB ports, but only three ...

Inspectors warn these common electrical add-ons look harmless but can quietly cause fire and shock hazards if not code-compliant.

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Whether you’re renting or buying, there are many criteria to watch for when touring a new home. In fact, you might be so concerned with ticking the boxes on your home checklist that smaller issues, ...

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Most electrical outlets are installed vertically, with one receptacle oriented above the other. But if you take a close look around your house, you'll probably find at least a couple mounted ...

It's no secret, nor is it a mystery, that water and electricity do not mix. We never want to get water on or in any of our electronics, much less our outlets. Unfortunately, it can still happen ...