Homeowners are often blindsided during inspections when a seemingly simple project triggers a sweeping outlet replacement ...

Q: I want to install an additional electrical outlet in my bedroom. On the other side of the wall is another outlet in about the same place as where I want to add the new one. Can I tap into the ...

You probably CAN do it yourself, but if you're not familiar with the codes, I wouldn't. There are special codes that apply to bathroom outlets (need GFI, as you said), so either study up and do it ...

John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...