Expert DIYer April Wilkerson adds a floor electrical outlet by running power below for a clean, hidden setup.

All questions and answers are based on the 2011 NEC. Q. What are the Code rules for using floor receptacles to meet the receptacle wall outlet requirements in a dwelling wall space? A.Floor receptacle ...

I spotted these interesting outlets on the floor of an outside seating area for a restaurant. In seating areas, Sec. 406.5(H) prohibits receptacles from being installed in a face-up position unless ...

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 ...

About 100,000 Lamson & Sessions floor electrical outlets are being recalled due to shock or electrocution hazards, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today. No injuries have been ...

Most electrical outlets are installed vertically, with one receptacle oriented above the other. But if you take a close look around your house, you'll probably find at least a couple mounted ...

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 ...