Fasten the pigtail wires to the outlet, then join the wires with wire connectors. The bare copper goes to the ground screw ...

Most DIYers shy away from doing electrical work for fear of getting shocked or causing a fire. And that’s certainly understandable; electricity is not to be trifled with. However, there are many ...

Archaic light switches might as well be from the stone age. All they do is turn a light on and off. They can't dim lighting gently or remember the brightness level you prefer. Outdated switches don't ...

I want to add an electrial outlet in my garage on the wall next to the main electrical box. Just what exactly is the procedure to have this done? What are the typical costs involved? Do I just call ...

Churning with voltage and resembling an explosion at the wire factory, the breaker panel exudes mystique. But it's just a big switch, filled with other smaller ­switches, which lead to the switches ...