We asked an expert to explain all the problems that can cause tripped circuits, how to check your circuit breaker, and when to call a professional.

Before circuit breakers became the norm, most homes had fuse boxes. Much like a circuit breaker, a fuse box stops electricity overloads before they can cause shocks or fires.

Electricians know these electrical terms and you should too, especially if you plan to save money by doing basic electrical work yourself. Electricity can seem mystifying, complicated and ...

Whether you’re a renter or homeowner, there are some electrical wiring red flags you can keep an eye out for — and a few key pitfalls to avoid.

I see techs in the field get the most frustrated when they have a low-voltage short they can’t seem to locate. The challenge techs face with low voltage diagnosis is a combination of poor process and ...

There are several common electrical mistakes that people often unwittingly make that could compromise their safety. One of these is by overloading the electrical circuits in the home, an easy thing to ...

Electrical fires are deadly and potentially dangerous, and you may have hazards lurking in your home. Fortunately, it's easy to identify and fix many possible electrical fire hazards.

Multiwire branch circuits are circuits that have more than one ungrounded conductor sharing a common grounded (neutral) conductor. These circuits are very beneficial in that they use less material, ...

Before circuit breakers became the norm, most homes had fuse boxes. Much like a circuit breaker, a fuse box stops electricity overloads before they can cause shocks or fires.