Routine electrical checks are usually sold as a safety chore, but the financial stakes are just as real. In my case, a five ...

A circuit breaker that trips repeatedly is often assumed to be defective, but that assumption is frequently wrong. Breakers respond to conditions downstream, and replacing one without understanding ...

Homeowners know that owning a home provides a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. Home ownership also can increase the chances individuals view their homes as a sanctuary where they can relax ...

Testing a circuit breaker is about judging reliability under fault conditions, not just checking continuity or voltage. A ...

Every home these days seems stuffed with gadgets and devices, all clamoring for power. We plug things in without much thought ...

The wall outlet that serves your home office desk is dead. There goes your productive morning. Now what? As annoying as the above scenario is, diagnosing and repairing a non-functioning outlet is ...