A horizontal outlet on a wooden wall with a black cord plugged in - Mint Images/Getty Images If you walk around your home, you will probably see a variety of outlets. In fact, there are a whopping 10 ...

When the temperature drops and your space heaters, holiday lights, and kitchen gadgets all run at once, your electrical ...

To ease your mind and keep your baby safe, baby-proofing the house is a smart idea, including putting latches on doors and covers on outlets.

Close up image of an upside-down electrical outlet - Do Mi Nic/Shutterstock Sometimes there are funky elements in your home that can make you scratch your head and question the thought process behind ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. INDIANAPOLIS – This Home Zone is about ...

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 ...

Are you building, renovating, or upgrading a house or a condo … or planning to someday? Don't forget the electric outlets and switches. These are small details, but they will contribute a great deal ...

While there are now many home appliances that can be remotely monitored and controlled via the internet, each one of those has to incorporate specialized Internet of Things (IoT) electronics.

Every home inspector has that mental list. You know, the one where they've seen the same dangerous shortcuts so many times ...

CHICAGO — With the holiday season in full swing, lights and decorations are appearing on homes and businesses across Chicagoland. But without careful planning, the added electrical load could increase ...