Dear Pat: I was redecorating my family room, and I changed the electrical outlets myself so the colors matched. Now, one from a wall switch does not work, and another has intermittent power. Help! — ...

Why are overhead electrical outlets a great idea? Are you always tripping over extension cords that snake all over the floor of your shop? End that hassle by installing ceiling-hung electrical outlets ...

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 ...

Imagine never going to the gas station again. Such convenience is one of the key advantages of an electric vehicle, although it comes with two drawbacks: short range (sometimes less than 60 miles) and ...

For most owners of battery-electric cars, some form of home charging is a must. Having a charging station at home ensures there will always be a readily available place to plug in. And surveys of ...

The United States is home to more than three million electric vehicles (EVs), including battery EVs (BEVs), hybrid EVs (HEVs), and plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs). Despite recent improvements, public EV ...

With the world shifting to electric vehicles, figuring out the best way to get a car charger for an electric vehicle installed is going to become common challenge for many of us. Here's a look at what ...

The size of your circuit breaker box and service will decide how much it costs to add an electric car charger. Earlier, I wrote a guide to help you decide what range of electric car is for you, ...

Florida residents are about to experience a significant increase in electricity costs due to the unprecedented $7 billion ...