Installing an electrical outlet can be well worth the energy. And it isn’t terribly complicated as long as you have either an attic or a basement (or crawlspace) where new wires can be safely ...

Dear Pat: I was redecorating my family room, and I changed the electrical outlets myself so the colors matched. Now, one from a wall switch does not work, and another has intermittent power. Help! — ...

Remodeling a room's walls all seems simple... until you remember the outlet. Don't worry, we've got the surprisingly easy tip ...

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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 ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet is a special type of electrical outlet ...

Dear Marrla: Angie’s List members report spending an average of $204 to install or replace a standard electrical outlet in the Portland area, with the cost including minor wiring work. Nationally, ...

Wouldn’t it be great if you could stop moving the power brick for your phone charger from outlet to outlet? Fortunately, installing an electrical outlet with built-in USB ports is a fairly ...

Chance are you know about smart outlets and outlets with integrated USB ports, but you might be surprised at how many different outlets you can buy and install in your home. Of course, they’re all ...

Apple accessory maker NewerTechnology recently released a specialized electrical outlet, called the Power2U, that includes two USB ports for charging mobile devices. Available in four colors—to match ...

Dear Angie: What's the price to add an indoor electric outlet? -- Marrla W., Portland, Ore. Dear Marrla: Angie's List members report spending an average of $204 to install or replace a standard ...