While standard receptacles typically use three wires -- hot, neutral and ground -- you'll occasionally find 2-prong outlets in older homes. Since this type of outlet lacks a ground connection, the ...

When the lights flutter and the heat cuts out, your instinct is to grab a space heater and crank it up. In that moment, there ...

If there's an electrical component on the fritz in your car or something that's stopped working entirely, one of the first ...

Thinking of tackling electrical repairs but don’t know where to start? With just a little knowledge–and less than $100 worth of tools including things like wire strippers and a multimeter–you can take ...

Wiring a rocker switch may seem simple until you’re staring at a bundle of wires, wondering which one goes where. A wrong connection can result in a blown fuse, a dead circuit, or worse- a safety ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. One tool you'll find stashed in all the best electrician's tool backpacks is a multimeter. Most modern multimeters are of the digital variety, ...

Technology and teamwork helped Anna Police find a man who they say stole hundreds of electric circuit breakers from new housing developments. "We've been getting hit really hard on the breaker thefts ...