People often use these electrical terms interchangeably, but there’s a difference: A cable assembles two or more wires in a single jacket. Wires are the individual insulated or bare conductors inside ...

Q: I’m building a new home and wondering whether I can install all the electrical wiring myself. It’s not a big home, but it has quite a few three- and four-way switches. I have watched a bunch of ...

Dear James: I am concerned about a fire from an electrical issue in my older house. What are the differences among fuses, breakers, GFCI and AFCI, and which are best? — Peggy T. Dear Peggy: You are ...

Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...

Agree with the above points, namely conduit. But for the love of all that is good and decent in the world, MAKE A MAP OF CIRCUITS!! I would have given my eye teeth when I first moved into my ...

Proper wiring is not merely a matter of convenience but a vital investment in protecting one's family and property from the severe dangers posed by electrical faults, including devastating fires and ...