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 ...

If you've just moved into an older house, you may have realized some or all of the electrical outlets don't look like you're used to. If you have any two-prong outlets in your home, it's important to ...