John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...

Fasten the pigtail wires to the outlet, then join the wires with wire connectors. The bare copper goes to the ground screw ...

Are you building, renovating, or upgrading a house or a condo … or planning to someday? Don't forget the electric outlets and switches. These are small details, but they will contribute a great deal ...

Consider installing a smart outlet in places where a typical smart plug is vulnerable to unplugging -- like a child's bedroom ...

And you can do it safely, in under an hour, and for less than $50. Credit... Supported by By Tim Heffernan Visuals by Clark Hodgin After 16 months, my home renovation is nearing a happy milestone: ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. After installing weatherstripping around your windows and doors and sealing any gaps in your walls that you could find, you probably thought that your ...

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 ...