Walking into a home improvement store, it's tempting to think you can tackle just about any electrical project yourself. After all, how hard can it be to swap out an outlet or add a new circuit?The ...

Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

Ever wonder what drives electrical inspectors absolutely crazy? Most of the time, it's the simple, everyday shortcuts homeowners keep installing despite years of warnings from professionals. Oversized ...

Chance are you know about smart outlets and outlets with integrated USB ports, but you might be surprised at how many different outlets you can buy and install in your home. Of course, they’re all ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Liam McCabe Liam McCabe still has a few power strips and extension cords that ...