USB outlets seem like a great bet for any 21st century home. But are they everything they're cracked up to be? Here's a closer look at their pros and cons.

When you install this outlet, you’ll add a double-wide outlet cover, half of which is for wirelessly charging devices. Lowe's U-Socket Standard Duplex Wall Outlet with 2 Built-in USB Charging Ports ...

If you have a number of USB-C devices (or want to be prepared for the inevitable USB-C future), you can use this model instead, which outputs 5.8A for quicker USB-C charging on phones that support it.

Don't freak out or anything. But all that time you spent building a DIY in-wall USB charger may have been for naught. Of course, you've gained a useful learning experience and potentially gotten a ...

It's a wall outlet cover plate that provides 1 amp of USB power, with no rewiring or extra hardware necessary. Not everyone wants to leave their computer powered up, every time they need to charge ...

Motion sensors, USB outlets, other electrical upgrades. Rosie Romero. Special for The Republic. ... and then poke its nose into or against the slots in an electrical outlet. Then, ...

Wouldn't it be nice to just plug your USB device right into the wall and not have to use the power adapter and take up an outlet? Apartment Therapy has a guide for you to do just that or you can ...

There are outlets that have USB ports, but require a rewiring job many are uncomfortable with doing. For the masses, there's SnapPower, an outlet cover that adds a USB port, but requires no wiring.

Anker's USB Wall Outlet is 33% off on Amazon for Prime members right now. Shoppers say it’s “a breeze” to install this “top of the line” outlet.

The RCA USB Wall Plate Charger has a list price of $19.99, but Lowe’s currently sells them for $14.99 (plus sales tax, natch). Definitely a worthwhile buy, in my humble opinion.

The SnapPower’s trick is that it has prongs that extend to touch the metal screws or sides of the existing outlet and draw power from them. It can deliver 1A of power through the USB port, which ...

Outlets of the Future aka in-wall USB Charger – More DIY How To Projects The whole procedure should set you back about $10 and requires common parts such as two mini USB chargers, a wall outlet ...