According to the home safety experts at UL (formerly known as Underwriters Laboratories), learning to recognize warning signs of electrical wiring issues can greatly lower the risk of house fires.

Electrical issues in a home pose a serious safety risk. Homeowners should learn the warning signs of such issues and report their presence to a licensed electrician immediately.

Understanding what an electrical panel does—and why keeping it up to date matters—can help homeowners stay safe, efficient, ...

Buying a home is a big deal. You trust the inspection to catch problems before you move in. But even with a professional home ...

That's why aluminum is no longer used for residential branch-circuit wiring. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has found that homes with aluminum wiring may be up to 55 times more ...

Q: What fire safety precautions do electricians use? A: We spoke with William Randall, Director of Residential Product Management at Leviton, about new technologies available to ensure electrical ...

The safety of your home and its occupants should always be a top priority. An outdated electrical panel may not meet current safety standards, especially if your home is older or has experienced ...

Electrical hazards cause more than 140,000 fires every year that result in more than 4,000 fatal injuries and 400 deaths, over and above property damage that runs into billions of dollars.

Trenching, or burying the electrical wire that comes from the electrical panel, can cost $600 to $2,100. If the drywall is damaged during wiring installation, it can cost $1.50 to $3 per square ...

Electrical plug and cord safety: Do not remove the prongs of an electrical plug. If plug prongs are missing, loose, or bent, replace the entire plug. Do not use an adapter or extension cord to defeat ...

AC Power One of the most important electrical terms to know is AC. Ever since the Tesla-Westinghouse power plant at Niagara Falls came online in 1885, alternating current (AC) power has been the ...