Prevent accidents and make your home safer by learning about and fixing these code violations. Many are DIY-able. The purpose ...

In an unusual move, the National Electric Code has been revised late in the code-making process following outcry from the EV ...

Heavy-duty appliances overload cords, leading to dangerous overheating and fire risks. Appliances over 1,800 watts need a dedicated wall outlet for safety. Daisy-chaining extension cords is a major ...

There are 15 standardized types of domestic electrical outlet plugs in use worldwide. The standard North American outlet, for example, has two vertical slots and a round hole beneath them for ...

Branch circuits are undoubtedly the most commonly installed circuits in both residential and non-residential applications. And, since they supply the equipment that utilizes the electricity, they are ...

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: ...

Changes to the 2026 edition of the National Electrical Code will make it illegal in coming years for many U.S. homeowners to install their own EV chargers. The only thing that could have stopped this ...

Raymond Ward wants to see solar panels draped over every balcony in the United States and doesn’t understand why that isn’t happening. Utah’s law marks the nation’s first significant step to remove ...