Are you always tripping over extension cords that snake all over the floor of your shop? End that hassle by installing ceiling-hung electrical outlets.

When you purchase a home, you may notice large boxes covering the outdoor electrical outlets. This is a weather-resistant receptacle outlet box, and it's one of the most common electrical outlets ...

A horizontal outlet on a wooden wall with a black cord plugged in - Mint Images/Getty Images If you walk around your home, you will probably see a variety of outlets. In fact, there are a whopping 10 ...

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 ...

All questions and answers are based on the 2011 NEC. Q. What are the NEC requirements for sizing receptacles? A. A single receptacle on an individual branch circuit must have an ampacity not less than ...

What do a cool home, a chilled beverage, a television show and clean clothing have in common? They are all made possible by some form of energy. For most Americans this source of energy is electricity ...