This tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on how to take a standard 1-gang outlet (with two available openings) and ...

Apple accessory maker NewerTechnology recently released a specialized electrical outlet, called the Power2U, that includes two USB ports for charging mobile devices. Available in four colors—to match ...

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 ...

Watch how I wire my kitchen island with convenient USB outlets in this My Fixer Upper House vlog. Learn practical electrical ...

This wall socket includes two USB ports for charging your mobile devices. Find out what you need and how to install it. Sharon Profis Former Vice President of Content, CNET Studios As vice president ...

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 ...

Charging mobile devices in your car is nothing new, but since most of our phones are USB-based nowadays, using a bulky adapter just seems unnecessary. Here's how to add a USB power outlet to your car.

With so many of the devices we use everyday (phone, laptop, bluetooth speaker, etc.) powered via USB, you may find yourself constantly hunting for a charger. While getting a surge protector or power ...

Properly size your electrical outlet before making any important changes. Wall outlets might not steal the spotlight when it comes to smart home upgrades, but they're more important (and more advanced ...

Ever find yourself juggling three or four different chargers on a two-socket outlet? Fix that problem once and for all by swapping out a traditional outlet for one that includes USB ports. Because I ...