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 ...

Picture this scenario. You tackle a weekend electrical project, feel proud of yourself for saving a few hundred dollars, and ...

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 ...

Electricians always carry non-contact voltage testers with them, and you should have one, too. They’re inexpensive and easy ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q. This week: Our house was built in about 1955 and we've got quite a problem. A summer storm that rolled through our area last night brought with it wind and rain that pelted our house right up to a ...