Electricity flows silently behind walls, mostly invisible until something goes wrong. Most homeowners live their entire lives without thinking twice about the wires snaking through their ceilings or ...

You should always buy the best electrical boxes for your DIY wiring projects. Metal models are generally more expensive than plastic, and if you ask four electricians whether the former are better ...

The fear of being zapped into next week—or beyond—keeps even some intrepid do-it-yourselfers away from electrical work. Generally speaking, that's wise, because messing with electricity can be lethal.

If you are thinking about buying a ceiling fan, there are some things you should know about your own home and fans in general. For example, you should know the dimensions of the room in which you want ...