We're moving a doorway in the ol' home office. The new doorway will be framed by a stud that has an electrical outlet mounted on the other side. I'd like to remove that outlet, but I have this ...

You bravely excavate layers of caked-on paint with screwdrivers and Exacto knives, only to get behind the curtain and realize...it’s definitely time to call the professionals.

While standard receptacles typically use three wires -- hot, neutral and ground -- you'll occasionally find 2-prong outlets in older homes. Since this type of outlet lacks a ground connection, the ...

Are you building, renovating, or upgrading a house or a condo … or planning to someday? Don't forget the electric outlets and switches. These are small details, but they will contribute a great deal ...

Most electrical outlets are installed vertically, with one receptacle oriented above the other. But if you take a close look around your house, you'll probably find at least a couple mounted ...