While standard receptacles typically use three wires -- hot, neutral and ground -- you'll occasionally find 2-prong outlets in older homes. Since this type of outlet lacks a ground connection, the ...

Properly size your electrical outlet before making any important changes. Wall outlets might not steal the spotlight when it comes to smart home upgrades, but they're more important (and more advanced ...

Wouldn't it be cool if every power socket was the same? Imagine if you could carry around a single cable and plug in any device to the wall. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens ...