If you've ever traveled to Europe, you might have noticed the different electrical plugs. Here's why European plugs differ ...

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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 ...

Outdoor outlets serve as a reliable power source for speakers, lighting, and tools to help maximize your outdoor living space. However, many homeowners have none or very few throughout their home's ...

Not all household appliances are suitable for multiple sockets. Read on to find out what you need to watch out for.

You find yourself in an airport or hotel room in another country, and you really need to charge your phone, camera or game system. But what is that strange-looking outlet? It has round holes! And ...

Power grommets revolutionized the way we think about our relationship with power outlets. Why allow your design to be held hostage by the location of your wall plates when you can install power and ...

Your home may be full of appliances that would be very useful in the yard, but bringing them outside might be dangerous for ...

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