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 ...

To support a luminaire or lampholder, use boxes or fittings designed for that purpose and install them per Sec. 314.23 [314.27(A)]. If using an outlet box for the sole support of a ceiling-suspended ...

The consequences of undersizing outlet boxes can include damaged wiring, overheating, and even electrical fires. But you can’t just oversize boxes “to be on the safe side” because that wastes space ...

All you need is an electric outlet box, a grounded extension cord, a wall outlet and a plate to go with it. You'll need to saw into your desk as well as do a little bit of wire stripping, ...

Don't let those bulky USB adapters, like the big box at the end of your iPhone charger, hog your outlet space. Put in a power outlet with USB ports instead. Here's how.

If you've come to the chilling conclusion that a draft is coming from your electrical outlet, don't panic. This is actually a fairly common problem—especially in older homes—and one that has a ...