Prevent accidents and make your home safer by learning about and fixing these code violations. Many are DIY-able. The purpose ...

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Have you ever noticed how some electrical outlets in your home look slightly different from the rest? Instead of a smooth plate, these outlets feature two small buttons, often colored black and red.

As technology and lifestyles evolve, electric home safety has become a critical pillar for every household seeking security, efficiency, and peace of mind. With smart devices, renewable energy ...

If a sump pump fails, you can end up with water damage in your basement or crawl space. Test your sump pump before the next ...

It’s easy to mistake pipes, wiring, and more for a stud if you’re inexperienced. Follow our best tips for success every time.

At the HOT ROD How-To section, you’ll learn how to make improvements to your own special hot rod, drawing from the DIY knowledge of the HOT ROD team to learn more about how-to make more power from ...

As cold weather creeps in, you may be thinking about bringing out your space heater and where to set it up. That means being careful -- for all their usefulness, space heaters are one of the leading ...

Here, we’ve highlighted some all-star snow blowers from our tests, all of which earn an excellent or very good rating in this crucial test. Paul Hope is a Home & DIY Editor at Consumer Reports and a ...

The Air Conditioning Contractors of America Educational Institute (ACCA-EI) Standards Task Team (STT) announces an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) public review period for ACCA 5 QI, HVAC ...