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 ...

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 ...

Test your non-contact voltage tester on a known live circuit to ensure it works. Stick the tester in the smaller slot of your receptacle. It should beep and light up. Flip the corresponding breaker ...

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, ...