Ask an electrician which way a receptacle, aka outlet, should be installed: “Ground up or down?” Typically, the answer is “both are fine,” though most of us have a preference. The National Electrical ...

Remodeling a room's walls all seems simple... until you remember the outlet. Don't worry, we've got the surprisingly easy tip ...

All questions and answers are based on the 2011 NEC. Q. What are the Code rules for using floor receptacles to meet the receptacle wall outlet requirements in a dwelling wall space? A.Floor receptacle ...

Article 404 of the NEC applies to switches of all types, although the Code doesn’t include a specific definition for a switch. However, six types of switches are defined in Art. 100, which gives us a ...

Hiring an electrician to perform electrical work in your home isn’t just about saving yourself a bit of manual labor. Home fire safety is one of the most crucial components of the electrical building ...