Q: When I plugged my cell phone charger into a kitchen outlet, my phone didn’t start charging—the electrical outlet was not working. Is there something I can do to fix the outlet myself, or should I ...
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The extension cord problem that shows up every winter, and how to stop overheating outlets
Every winter, you ask more of your outlets and extension cords than at any other time of year, piling on space heaters, holiday lights, and outdoor decorations. That extra demand quietly exposes a ...
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The outlet swap that can trigger a permit question you didn’t expect
Swapping a tired outlet for a modern one looks like the definition of minor home maintenance, the kind of task you handle between errands without a second thought. Yet that simple change can quietly ...
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