Q: When I plugged my cell phone charger into a kitchen outlet, my phone didn’t start charging as it normally does—rather, it seemed that this one electrical outlet was not working. Is there something ...

Taking on DIY projects around your home and garden can be incredibly rewarding. From building a new planter box to installing ...

Electrical failures rarely arrive without warning. Long before a breaker trips or a fire starts, your outlets and circuits begin sending subtle signals that the system is under strain. If you learn to ...

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FORT RUCKER, Ala. (May 21, 2019) - Oh, great, another electrical safety article, right? Go ahead, roll your eyes now; get it over with. Then think about why the topic bores you. Is it because you've ...

Fig. 1: Heat from loose wiring connections points to the source of the failure. The blackened plug is a clue. One of the many maintenance actions we’ve emphasized over the years is that of creating ...

Experts agree that while homeowners should be cautious all year, there are specific measures they should take to be extra careful during the colder months.