Q: I have a light set in my backyard that is plugged into an electrical outlet that has two silver flaps to cover the plugs. The system works fine except that I get very nervous when it rains. My fear ...

Covering outdoor electrical boxes before winter helps prevent moisture, rust, and short circuits, extending the box’s ...

To keep this project simple, place the new outlet in the same stud cavity as an existing indoor outlet. Start by choosing the interior outlet you want to use. Building codes prohibit tapping into ...

Child Safety – Covers unused receptacles to help babyproof living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens and playrooms by preventing objects from being inserted into outlets Easy Installation – Clear safety covers ...

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published ANSI/NEMA OS 3-2007 Selection and Installation Guidelines for Electrical Outlet Boxes. It provides designers, installers, and ...

While it’s not quite as easy to install as its manufacturer claims, the SnapPower Guidelight is a great idea that’s been well executed. The SnapPower Charger was one of the bigger crowd-funded product ...