When you embark on a project to own a home, you need to be determined and diligent in order to accomplish it. Building a home has very many stages, each with its own requirements and challenges. One ...

Dear James: I am concerned about a fire from an electrical issue in my older house. What are the differences among fuses, breakers, GFCI and AFCI, and which are best? — Peggy T. Dear Peggy: You are ...

Welcome to the fourth installment of our continuing exploration of signal distribution for the residential installation. In part one of Whole House Wiring Basics we explored various aspects of ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Wire connectors are electrical fasteners that are essential to help you join (splice) ...