Test buttons: Use the test buttons whenever you want to test a GFCI or AFCI breaker. Simply press the button to disrupt the electrical current, then check to see if the breaker tripped as intended.

Replacing an electrical panel on average can cost anywhere from $550 to $3,000, but most homeowners pay around $1,300.If your electrical panel has seen better days or it’s not meeting your ...

Ready to cross that electrical project off your to-do list? Understand wiring color codes so you can finish the job safely. Electrical Wire Colors The electrical aisle at the local home improvement ...

If you’re connecting an electrical system directly using a 30-, or 50-amp cable to a generator inlet box (more on that below), the wires that connect that box to your main circuit panel or ...

Maybe you're thinking about buying a generator to keep the juice flowing. While a whole house model can be very expensive, Consumer Reports says there's a less pricey option to power just the ...