An electrical box is the main hub where your home's electricity is controlled and regulated. Having an updated and well-maintained electrical panel is nonnegotiable, but these boxes can still create ...

To figure out how many wires you can put into the electrical box, first you need to count up all the components. Each item in an electrical box counts as a different number of wires. Each insulated ...

“This box has been a lifesaver.” ...

Most DIYers shy away from doing electrical work for fear of getting shocked or causing a fire. And that’s certainly understandable; electricity is not to be trifled with. However, there are many ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Anyone who's lived in a home or apartment has probably heard the terms "fuse box" or "circuit breaker" before. If you ever experienced a power ...

Q: I had some wiring work in my attic and where the wires come together the electrician left the covers off several of the boxes. I then had insulation added to the attic and they placed flexible ...

Every home inspector has that mental list. You know, the one where they've seen the same dangerous shortcuts so many times ...

As a representative of the electrical inspection community, I am often asked, “What are some of the most common Code violations you encounter?” While violation of box fill requirements might not be No ...