Q: When I plugged my cell phone charger into a kitchen outlet, my phone didn’t start charging as it normally does—rather, it seemed that this one electrical outlet was not working. Is there something ...

Q: When I plugged my cell phone charger into a kitchen outlet, my phone didn’t start charging—the electrical outlet was not working. Is there something I can do to fix the outlet myself, or should I ...

Not all quick fixes are safe fixes — and that’s especially true when it comes to outdated electrical wiring in old houses or apartments. Last October, the Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to ...

Older houses were never wired for a world of air conditioners in every bedroom, 240‑volt induction ranges, gaming PCs, and always‑on chargers. When you push that kind of demand through a system ...

It's no secret, nor is it a mystery, that water and electricity do not mix. We never want to get water on or in any of our electronics, much less our outlets. Unfortunately, it can still happen ...