In a house, the electrical wires run from the main service panel to receptacles, switches and fixtures. The National Electrical Code specifies that the wires must be protected with either heavy-duty ...

In electrical work, installation requirements can be found in a variety of codes such as building, fire/life safety, or energy. Although trade specialists (such as electricians) may be experts in ...

Here's the thing about electrical work in your home. The temptation to save a few hundred bucks can be powerful, especially when online tutorials make everything look ridiculously simple. Problem is, ...

Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...