Outlets may not be the most exciting smart home upgrade, but they've evolved, with new features to match today's tech-filled homes. Whether you're upgrading to smart outlets or adding USB ports for ...

John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...

If you have a bad outlet to replace or maybe you just want to upgrade to a newer style or color, here are the basic instructions for taking care of this chore. If you are the least bit worried about ...

A. When replacing receptacles, remember that arc-fault circuit-interrupter type and ground-fault circuit interrupter type receptacles must be installed at a readily accessible location [406.4(D)]. If ...

If you have an old house with dated electrical outlets, you know they weren't designed to meet the demands of today's appliances. They're also dangerous, because they're seldom grounded. It takes a ...

If your outlet has red and black buttons, it's likely in the kitchen, bathroom, or garage, and those buttons serve an essential safety function.

All references are based on the 2017 edition of the NEC. When you want to replace a non-grounding-type receptacle but the wiring method does not include an equipment grounding conductor (EGC), such as ...