Q: I want to install an additional electrical outlet in my bedroom. On the other side of the wall is another outlet in about the same place as where I want to add the new one. Can I tap into the ...

Upgrade your garage wiring the correct and easy way. We'll show you how to add outlets to a garage without any disruptions to ...

Expert DIYer April Wilkerson shows how to add a floor electrical outlet by running power underneath existing flooring.

I want to add an electrial outlet in my garage on the wall next to the main electrical box. Just what exactly is the procedure to have this done? What are the typical costs involved? Do I just call ...

John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...

Unless there’s a major safety issue, you’re only forced to upgrade stuff when inspections are needed, typically during renovations or major repairs. So it’s not too surprising that a lot of older ...

Installing switches directly on outlets isn't required by the National Electric Code. The NEC requires contractors to ...