When you update an old house, the most tempting electrical fixes are often the quickest: a new outlet here, a bigger breaker ...

To find the right circuit in the electrical panel, you first plug the socket tester into a socket. Then you go to the panel and slide the probe up and down all the breakers. You then do a complete ...

You probably think your biggest home safety worry is a leaky roof or a cracked foundation. Think again. Hidden behind your ...

The wiring inside a dwelling that you cannot see may be an arc fault waiting to happen, due to improper installation; corrosion; damage caused by rodents, insects, or other pests; penetration by ...

It is normal to see a small spark when you are plugging an appliance or a charger into an electrical outlet. The small spark ...