Q: When I plugged my cell phone charger into a kitchen outlet, my phone didn’t start charging as it normally does—rather, it seemed that this one electrical outlet was not working. Is there something ...

Welcome to Ask A Trainer from F.H. Furr. Phil in Ashburn recently asked why the lights in one of his rooms have started to flicker. No, it's not a ghost. It's much more likely there's a loose ...

The allure of performing electrical repairs on your own is strong. There's a tactile response to killing the power and installing something new in your home without the help of a professional. Knowing ...

It is normal to see a small spark when you are plugging an appliance or a charger into an electrical outlet. The small spark of electricity is often unexpected, but it is not always a cause for ...

And you can do it safely, in under an hour, and for less than $50. Credit... Supported by By Tim Heffernan Visuals by Clark Hodgin After 16 months, my home renovation is nearing a happy milestone: ...

This story was produced by Arin Barry and distributed by Next Net. When an outlet starts acting up, it’s giving you clear signs of an electrical issue. If you notice a burning plastic smell, it is not ...

When we're stateside, we tend to take the power outlets we use to charge our devices for granted. After all, there's not a whole lot to think about. The chargers that come with our devices are ...