Don't let those bulky USB adapters, like the big box at the end of your iPhone charger, hog your outlet space. Put in a power outlet with USB ports instead. Here's how.

The outlet is always hot, and the switch controls only the light. If you don't have an outdoor box to tap into, consider installing an outdoor outlet in your house.

2) Prepare your outlets by wiring them together so they fit in the box correctly. When wiring outlets together, remember the black wire is the hot wire and attaches to the brass screws.

Guidelines for selection and installation of general purpose and specialty metallic, nonmetallic, and composite outlet boxes such as device boxes, boxes for luminaires or other products, and junction ...

If you install a box in a wet location, for example, you must use a box, fittings, and installation methods that are acceptable for wet locations. Fortunately, Art. 314 helps you select the right ...

Ground fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) outlets should be installed in areas where moisture is a concern, such as kitchens, bathrooms and unfinished basements. They should also be used for ...

Install GFCI outlets for safety in wet areas in and around your home Published: Oct. 17, 2007, 7:28 p.m.

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