If you know which breaker controls the outlet, turn it off before proceeding. (You can always turn off the main to be extra careful.) Test for power with a non-contact voltage tester, multimeter or ...

Churning with voltage and resembling an explosion at the wire factory, the breaker panel exudes mystique. But it's just a big switch, filled with other smaller ­switches, which lead to the ...

Through the third slot in an outlet, the third prong on a plug connects to such a ground wire. The ground wire, like the neutral wire, safely brings electricity back to the breaker box.

Whether you're replacing an old circuit breaker or adding a section to safely power a new appliance, here is an idea of how much it will cost you.

CENTENNIAL, Colo. — A Centennial family’s meter and breaker box burst into flames, displacing them for days. Now, they want the community to hear their cautionary tale and watch the shocking … ...