In countries like Germany, balcony-mounted solar panels are all the rage. But from breaker-masking to voltage mismatches, America’s grid isn’t ready for it—yet.

Raymond Ward wants to see solar panels draped over every balcony in the United States and doesn’t understand why that isn’t happening.

From breaker-masking to voltage mismatches to building safety codes, America’s grid isn’t ready for balcony solar power — yet.

Some models even help detect wiring issues in ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlets, which are commonly found in kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoor spaces.

My friend’s questions were these: was using a GFCI on a receptacle without a true ground just a cosmetic, feel-good thing? Did it provide any protection? Full protection? Was it code approved? Most ...

A ground fault occurs when electricity finds an unintended path to the ground. These faults can cause injury, death, and property damage.

A ground fault circuit interrupter is a handy bit of technology that shuts an outlet down if there's a problem with its electrical current, especially if it looks like it could complete a circuit ...

We all have a few items on our electrical to-do lists. Whether you’re putting in a light fixture, adding a ceiling fan or cutting in a receptacle, you’re going to need electrical wire. Unfortunately, ...

Maintain 1-1/4 inch depth. Keep cable at least 1-1/4 inches from any edge of wood studs, joists or rafters, and never staple it to the face of framing members, where it could get hung up on something ...

The various electrical receptacles in your home have specific ratings and purposes. Here are the ones you need to know.