There was a time when a family could be proud of their electrical kitchen gadgets. As predicted in a 1920 issue of "Edison Monthly," the future would be one of, in their words, "Very strange and ...

These cover plates mount to a subplate that is installed under the mounting strap of the outlet or switch. ... unlike that of a standard electrical box with a face, which sits flush to the drywall.

Electrical outlets, light switches and toilet paper roll holders are hard to avoid. Often building codes dictate where these can be placed, which can sully otherwise beautiful backsplashes and ...

Electrical components, such as outlets, light switches, and home-automation controls are something of a necessary evil—they interrupt expanses of perfect plaster and decorative wall treatments ...

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently published NEMA OS 3-2012, "Selection and Installation Guidelines for Electrical Outlet Boxes." The National Electrical Manufacturers ...