While standard receptacles typically use three wires -- hot, neutral and ground -- you'll occasionally find 2-prong outlets in older homes. Since this type of outlet lacks a ground connection, the ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

If you’re on a mission to make energy-efficient decisions for your home, switching to an electric furnace can help lower your carbon footprint. But knowing how much does an electric furnace cost can ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

Fixed rate electric plans offer convenience, protection and predictability. Variable-rate plans offer flexibility and the potential of savings. Here's how to know which is better for you. Stephen J.

I often ask non-electrical people what they know about electricity or electrical safety, and the answers typically go something like this: “I don’t know anything about it.” “My dad was an electrician, ...

When your stove, or range, conks out, you’re typically limited to replacing it with one that runs on the same fuel source—either electricity or gas. Only about half the homes in the U.S. have gas ...