Taking on DIY projects around your home and garden can be incredibly rewarding. From building a new planter box to installing ...

Choosing the right location can make a big difference in the price of installation and in everyday practicality. We spoke to experts to find out the best places to install your home EV charger.

The best way to charge your new electric vehicle is to install your own EV charger at home. But it's not always simple. Depending on what type of vehicle you have, what kind of charger you want, and ...

Juan has been a home inspector for 10 years and runs a successful home inspection company in Richmond, VA. He loves inspecting homes, but his real passion is educating home owners and newer inspectors ...

Will new industry standards help eliminate shoddy workmanship? Introduced in 1997, NECA's National Electrical Installation Standards (NEIS) promise to try. If you're up for a quick electrical pop quiz ...

Before you install these systems, you better understand OSHA requirements. So you want to install a custom-made piece of equipment. But you don't know if you should ...

Permanently Using Extension Cords As Fixed Wiring S. codes require fixed wiring to be installed in approved conduit, raceways ...

Let's be honest here. Most homeowners think they can save a few bucks by tackling electrical projects themselves. I mean, ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Gas prices? Pah! A few months ago, my family bought an electric car, used. A little 2018 BMW i3s. It looks weird but it drives great. Every time I pass long lines of cars and trucks waiting to fill up ...

Q: My wife and I bought a condo a few years ago. Last year, we bought an electric car, only to learn that the building limits personal chargers to 14, along with the three shared chargers, for the ...