Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about how to do more with your consumer gadgets. Circuit breakers, breaker panels, breaker boxes, fuse boxes—no matter ...

Nobody looks forward to a power outage. After all, we rely on electricity to power appliances. And when there is a blackout, the situation can move from a minor to a stressful one quite easily. That ...

Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. Upgrading your home’s wiring and electrical panels can bring your home up to code ...

On the surface, it's a simple job: cut the old quarter-panel off and weld a new one on. Like all things in life, however, it's not quite so easy. Because you're welding the new panel on, undoing a ...