Bathroom renovations can seem straightforward, but many homeowners unknowingly create code violations that later cost ...

Close up image of an upside-down electrical outlet - Do Mi Nic/Shutterstock Sometimes there are funky elements in your home that can make you scratch your head and question the thought process behind ...

The first U.S. detachable electric plug was patented by Harvey Hubbell II in 1904 and was among many of Hubbell's contributions to the field. But it would take a few decades before a standardized ...

Choose and Mark the Outlet Location To keep this project simple, place the new outlet in the same stud cavity as an existing indoor outlet. Start by choosing the interior outlet you want to use. ...

You probably CAN do it yourself, but if you're not familiar with the codes, I wouldn't. There are special codes that apply to bathroom outlets (need GFI, as you said), so either study up and do it ...

Outdoor electrical outlets or receptacles in your bathrooms or kitchen should be GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) protected. This type of circuit will prevent accidental death from electrical ...

All references are based on the 2014 edition of the NEC. This may come as a surprise to some electricians, but the receptacles required to be installed next to the ...

In homes today, I receive requests from clients to increase the number of electrical outlets installed over and above required by the National Electrical Code. Due to the number of items, as well as ...