We like that they’re round, flush-mounted, and come in a range of finishes. Known as Ground Control, the collection won’t be available to order until September. We’re willing to wait.

The No. 1 bestselling Sleek Socket is a handy three-outlet power strip that stays out of sight while leading into one inconspicuous cover. Plus, you can finally push that furniture flush to the wall!

Answering your NEC questionsMike Holt is the owner of Mike Holt Enterprises (www.MikeHolt.com), one of the largest electrical publishers in the United States. He earned a master's degree in the ...

But how many people do you think are eager for premium electrical sockets, when an extension cord costs $4, and an outlet costs $2? Verdict: Genius. Almost. But not quite. Dang.