Do you need a GFCI receptacle for your home? If you do, what is the appropriate amperage to get? Does it make sense to add a 20-amp GFCI to a 15-amp circuit? What about a 15-amp GFCI on a 20-amp...

A sump pump will keep your basement from flooding, but only if it has a power source. GFCIs are supposed to prevent electrocution. However, they can also deprive a sump pump of power. This raises...

Surge protectors are not power strips. They are far superior. Surge protectors will keep your electronic devices safe by redirecting spikes and surges. But can you trust them to defend against every...

Have you ever stopped to wonder what the colors on your wires mean? Everyone knows that black wires in an electrical circuit are hot whereas the white wires are neutral. But what about the wires in...

You have probably heard your contractor use terms like ‘Single Gang’, ‘2 Gang Dimmer Switch’, and ‘1 Way Gang Switch’. But what do those terms mean? Are they important? Will they affect...

What would cause a neutral wire to become hot? The neutral wire provides a return path for the current. It shouldn’t pose a threat to the consumer. If yours is clearly hot, you should investigate...