When you purchase a home, you may notice large boxes covering the outdoor electrical outlets. This is a weather-resistant receptacle outlet box, and it's one of the most common electrical outlets ...

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 ...

Allied Moulded Products, manufacturer of fiberglass reinforced, non-metallic outlet boxes for residential construction, has obtained a unique UL fire rating. The company's outlet boxes can now be ...

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 ...

In this video, we compare Old Work Outlet Boxes and New Work Boxes, highlighting the key differences, installation processes, and when to use each type. Whether you're renovating, replacing outlets, ...

And you can do it safely, in under an hour, and for less than $50. Credit... Supported by By Tim Heffernan Visuals by Clark Hodgin After 16 months, my home renovation is nearing a happy milestone: ...

According to a recent notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, approximately 3,000 Garvin Pop-Up Electrical Outlet Floor Box Kits were recalled on August 20, 2019 because the ...

Furniture is an important purchase for any space, but it can also be one of the most expensive. While Pottery Barn is one of our favorite places to buy furniture, especially for a farmhouse aesthetic, ...