A well-functioning electrical system is essential for a safe and comfortable home, yet electrical issues are among the most ...

Before plugging in your boxes of lights, it’s essential to understand the power requirements they have and the limits of your ...

She also had extension cords crisscrossing her house ... What they are finding is concerning: Electrical boxes that are smoking. Loose, dangling wires. Light switches taped off because flipping ...

The National Electrical Code (NEC) exists to keep people and property safe from electrical hazards and fires. Electricians ...

When pulling out your box of string lights ... to use an outdoor-rated electrical cord that can handle the power requirements of the lights. Opt for a single extension cord with a sufficient ...

“There’s a proven connection between the allergens they shed and asthma,” says Faith Oi, PhD, entomologist and extension professor at the University ... says Benson. Inspect boxes and bags when ...

It might not be at the top of your to-do list, but there's some very good reasons to prioritize upgrading your breaker box ...

If you have an eyesore of an electrical box that you're tired of looking at, just know there are a few simple and ...

The Decatur Area Art Council is wrapping electrical boxes in vinyl wraps to revitalize the city and display the work of local artists. “We got some funding from the Heart of Illinois Community ...

Fires at two ballot drop boxes that destroyed hundreds of ballots in the Pacific Northwest this week, as well as a similar fire earlier this month, have raised questions about the role and ...

Upgrading an electrical panel usually costs $2,000 to $5,000, but can sometimes cost more. The cost is determined by labor, panel size and whether electric lines run underground. Upgrade your ...

That’s the hook of Clint Eastwood’s latest — and some fear last — feature, “Juror No. 2,” a slightly preposterous but thoroughly engaging extension of the 94-year-old filmmaker’s ...