Q: When I plugged my cell phone charger into a kitchen outlet, my phone didn’t start charging as it normally does—rather, it seemed that this one electrical outlet was not working. Is there something ...

Q: When I plugged my cell phone charger into a kitchen outlet, my phone didn’t start charging—the electrical outlet was not working. Is there something I can do to fix the outlet myself, or should I ...

One of life’s little annoyances is when you find an electrical outlet not working. But annoying as it may be, a non-functioning electrical outlet is actually fairly simple to deal with. Troubleshoot ...

When you move into a new house, you might notice some odd things, like seeing that some electrical outlets are installed ...

The most dangerous electrical failures rarely arrive without warning. Long before a breaker trips or a fire starts, your outlets begin sending subtle signals that something inside the system is going ...

This story was produced by Arin Barry and distributed by Next Net. When an outlet starts acting up, it’s giving you clear signs of an electrical issue. If you notice a burning plastic smell, it is not ...

Whether you’re a renter or homeowner, there are some electrical wiring red flags you can keep an eye out for — and a few key pitfalls to avoid. By Sarah Witman Wirecutter Not all quick fixes are safe ...

Adding an electrical outlet next to an existing light switch is easy, as long as there is a neutral wire in the box. Step 1: Turn the power supply off to the light switch at the main electrical panel.