Electrical plugs and outlets come in many different shapes and sizes. Why do the holes in electrical outlets have such ...

Curious about the T-shaped hole in some electrical outlets? Learn what it means, what plugs it supports, and why it’s used in ...

Beyond the plastic face of a standard electrical outlet are u-shaped contacts (sockets) into which the blades of a plug slide, making an electrical connection, Tucker explains. Or, at least ...

Our friends over at the How-To Geek show us how to build an electrical outlet into your desk or cabinet so you can charge all your devices without crawling around on your hands and knees.

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 ...