Dear Pat: I was redecorating my family room, and I changed the electrical outlets myself so the colors matched. Now, one from a wall switch does not work, and another has intermittent power. Help! — ...

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Permanently Using Extension Cords As Fixed Wiring S. codes require fixed wiring to be installed in approved conduit, raceways ...

Q: What are your thoughts on burying electric and cable-TV lines? I can buy approved cable and wire that is rated for direct burial, saving the cost of installing it in conduit. What has been your ...

Q: Can you settle a debate between my wife and me? We have to have electric cables buried in the ground for all sorts of things around our home. She insists that the cables should be in conduit, and I ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Without circuit breakers, the electricity running through your walls could damage wiring and cause fires. There are several reasons why you ...