Here is some advice on common electrical problems that may not necessarily need professional help. But we’re here when you need us. No one is happy when a plumber arrives at your home and takes two ...

Home electrical systems seem straightforward until an inspector starts flagging dangerous installations hiding behind walls.

Electrical fires are a recurring problem for homeowners all over the world, and this one warning sign of a potential fire ...

No matter how old or new your home is many times when there is an electrical problem in your home there will be warning signs before the problem becomes so serious that you will have to hire an ...

Our homes are the havens where we build memories, find comfort, and express our personal style. But as any seasoned homeowner ...

It’s easy to take your home electrical system for granted — until it stops working. No one wants to be without light, air conditioning or a working refrigerator, so you might be tempted to find a ...

Q: We bought a triplex about a year ago and hired a home inspector to find the defects. But he missed something that could cost us a lot of money. Recently, we re-rented one of the units, and the new ...

$24.95, 192 pages. "Wiring 1-2-3," edited by Catherine M. Staub, is a new addition to Home Depot's superb series of "how-to" books. Lavishly illustrated with color photos, diagrams and drawings, this ...

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 ...

Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of professional experience as a writer and editor. She's previously worked at sites like Talking Points Memo, Insider, Delish, Angi and ...

Major weather events like thunderstorms, floods and hurricanes can spark problems even after the storm passes Drip. Drip. Drip. Over the summer, we had a massive thunderstorm pass through Dallas.