The boxes on outdoor electrical outlets can be quite cumbersome to maneuver, not to mention a bit of an eyesore. Do they have a purpose beyond looking clunky?

According to the recall, consumers should immediately unplug any electrical devices from the recalled electrical outlet boxes, discontinue their use, and contact Southwire for a full refund. As of ...

The pop-up electrical outlet boxes are designed to be installed into floors with a metal lid that opens and closes to reveal the electrical receptacles and USB ports.

Where spare, separately switched, ungrounded conductors are provided to a ceiling‑mounted outlet box, in a location acceptable for a ceiling‑suspended (paddle) fan in one‑family, two‑family, or ...

Standardization The specifications for the standard wall outlet we know and love today in North America are determined by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).

Using your American charger in a European outlet, without the right adapter or voltage support, could leave you without power, or worse, damage your device.

The fire spread onto a bed and later throughout the residence.

Our friends over at the How-To Geek show us how to build an electrical outlet into your desk or cabinet so you can charge all your devices without crawling around on your hands and knees.