Most outlets have a limit of 1,800 watts, with 1,500 watts cited as a safe maximum. This is enough for multiple device chargers, for example.

Q: When I plugged my cell phone charger into a kitchen outlet, my phone didn’t start charging as it normally does—rather, it seemed that this one electrical outlet was not working. Is there something ...

Discover which items should never be plugged into a power strip, along with other hazardous mistakes people frequently make.

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 ...

Power strips are a common and convenient way to provide additional sockets, but experts warn that there are certain household items you should never plug into one.

Outlets and receptacles. What's the difference? Which one goes where? Our expert is here to clear up the confusion.

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 ...

Power grommets revolutionized the way we think about our relationship with power outlets. Why allow your design to be held hostage by the location of your wall plates when you can install power and ...

It's no secret, nor is it a mystery, that water and electricity do not mix. We never want to get water on or in any of our electronics, much less our outlets. Unfortunately, it can still happen ...

The wall outlet that serves your home office desk is dead. There goes your productive morning. Now what? As annoying as the above scenario is, diagnosing and repairing a non-functioning outlet is ...

FORT KNOX, Kentucky -- During emergencies, orange is the new white. According to Robert Dyrdek, energy manager with the Fort Knox Directorate of Public Works, orange outlet covers within offices ...

Airline passengers with electronic devices parched for pre-flight power often get creative about charging up their gadgets. "We've noticed people sitting on the floor next to an outlet, moving airport ...