You find yourself in an airport or hotel room in another country, and you really need to charge your phone, camera or game system. But what is that strange-looking outlet? It has round holes! And ...

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 ...

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 ...

You can do more than you think! With YouTube tutorials, patience, and a few basic tools, upgrade your home with these simple ...

Chances are, you only have a few outlets near your desk and they're probably behind it, not to mention full of surge protectors and other devices. If you need easy access to a few open outlets, you ...

You can live in a home for years without thinking about how far any outlet is from a corner. The moment you open a wall, add ...

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Kids are curious, and while that’s what makes them so lovable, it can often get them in trouble. For example, electrical outlets for some reason are so interesting to little ones, but it’s definitely ...

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