We use plugs every day, but most of us don't spend a lot of time thinking about them. We know that there are various electrical plug types, even if we're not familiar with the ins and outs of all of ...

If you've just moved into an older house, you may have realized some or all of the electrical outlets don't look like you're used to. If you have any two-prong outlets in your home, it's important to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Though it's far less of an issue today than it was in years past, it's still possible that you have (on at least one occasion) found yourself ...

A common question I get about older homes is whether two-prong outlets can safely be changed over to three-prong outlets, and what is involved in changing the outlets over. Most home buyers today ...

Unless there’s a major safety issue, you’re only forced to upgrade stuff when inspections are needed, typically during renovations or major repairs. So it’s not too surprising that a lot of older ...