If you look on the back of a basic duplex receptacle, the hot terminal screws are labeled “HOT,” and are brass-colored, while the neutral terminal screws say “WHITE,” and are silver-colored.

I’m an electrician, and before I walk away from a receptacle or switch, I make sure every connection is tight and secure. If you do your own electrical work, you should, too.

Screwless covers should work with a standard duplex receptacle or a rocker light switch that has a rectangular face. These plates will not work with duplex outlets that have a round face or with a ...

Don't let those bulky USB adapters, like the big box at the end of your iPhone charger, hog your outlet space. Put in a power outlet with USB ports instead. Here's how.