If you're in the process of having a new home built or you're about to buy one, there's one important electrical inspection ...

First on the electrical wire color code is black. “Black wires are most used as ‘hot’ wires in residential systems,” says ...

You don't need to be an electrician to understand the basics about how your home is wired. A general understanding of how cables and wires work is part of being a responsible homeowner, and our ...

Decide how much digging you’re prepared to do and how deep your trench will be. This helps determine the type of wiring and the method you’ll use. Underground cable and wire can be installed at ...

Last month, we heard about how a team led by North Carolina State University’s Dr. Michael Dickey had created an electrical wire that could be stretched up to eight times its regular length... and ...

So, you’ve found yourself living in an older home with that charming, vintage vibe. You know the one — creaky floorboards, ...

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Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...

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Working with electricity but don't want to get electrocuted? One Facebook post falsely claims an easy solution. "If you need to work on something electrical but don't know where the breaker panel is, ...