Every home inspector has that mental list. You know, the one where they've seen the same dangerous shortcuts so many times ...

All questions and answers are based on the 2011 NEC. Q. What are the grounding conductor requirements for 15A or 20A, 125V isolated ground receptacles? A. If ...

All references are based on the 2017 edition of the NEC. When you want to replace a non-grounding-type receptacle but the wiring method does not include an equipment grounding conductor (EGC), such as ...

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

What do a cool home, a chilled beverage, a television show and clean clothing have in common? They are all made possible by some form of energy. For most Americans this source of energy is electricity ...

John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...