Wouldn’t it be great if you could stop moving the power brick for your phone charger from outlet to outlet? Fortunately, installing an electrical outlet with built-in USB ports is a fairly ...

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Chance are you know about smart outlets and outlets with integrated USB ports, but you might be surprised at how many different outlets you can buy and install in your home. Of course, they’re all ...

For the past few years, the design world has been making a valiant effort to catch up to our obsession with our smartphones and tablets. One of the most exciting changes: electrical outlets have ...

Ask an electrician which way a receptacle, aka outlet, should be installed: “Ground up or down?” Typically, the answer is “both are fine,” though most of us have a preference. The National Electrical ...

When you think of a smart plug, you likely think of a device that plugs into an existing outlet and connects to Wi-Fi. The ConnectSense Smart In-Wall Outlet is a bit different, as the name might imply ...

Dear Marrla: Angie’s List members report spending an average of $204 to install or replace a standard electrical outlet in the Portland area, with the cost including minor wiring work. Nationally, ...