Electrical outlets and switches are so ordinary that you barely notice them until something goes wrong. Yet the earliest ...

Fig. 1: Heat from loose wiring connections points to the source of the failure. The blackened plug is a clue. One of the many maintenance actions we’ve emphasized over the years is that of creating ...

Behind a freshly painted wall, a single shortcut splice can quietly turn into a heating element you never meant to install.

Whether you’re a renter or homeowner, there are some electrical wiring red flags you can keep an eye out for — and a few key pitfalls to avoid. By Sarah Witman Wirecutter Not all quick fixes are safe ...