Walk onto many job sites, and it’s not uncommon to see extreme clutter everywhere (Photo 1) — and the same goes for gang boxes (Photo 2). According to in-house research from MCA, up to 5% of an ...

I have a room used as a computer lab at a school that I am looking to improve but avoid performing serious renovations. Previous individuals installed a number of dual gang box electrical receptacles ...

Apple accessory maker NewerTechnology recently released a specialized electrical outlet, called the Power2U, that includes two USB ports for charging mobile devices. Available in four colors—to match ...

Being compatible only with single-pole switches in single-gang boxes are big limitations, but the SwitchLight is an otherwise terrific addition to any home’s lighting controls. As with the Safelight, ...

Note: This article is based on the 2005 NEC. Box fill isn’t just the number of wires in the box — it's the total volume of the conductors, devices, and fittings in a box. Every outlet box has a ...