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 ...

Home inspectors will tell you that the most revealing part of an electrical system is often the first outlet or switch they ...

In many homes, the most expensive electrical problem is not the one that trips a breaker today, but the shortcut buried in the attic that only surfaces when you file a fire claim. What looks like a ...

Q: I had some wiring work in my attic and where the wires come together the electrician left the covers off several of the boxes. I then had insulation added to the attic and they placed flexible ...

But not me -- not when it comes to electrical work. An electrical project can seem straightforward on its surface. Nail box to stud. Run wire from point A to point B. Connect outlet. And it is fairly ...

We begin Part 2 of this three-part series by continuing our discussion of the requirements for securing and supporting raceway and other parts of electrical systems. The NEC requires raceways, cable ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. Upgrading your home’s wiring and electrical panels can bring your home up to code and help you avoid electrical fires and shocks. This process can be ...