Hours without power can spoil food or affect your plumbing. Power surges can damage electronics. Here are eight things to ...

John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...

Are you building, renovating, or upgrading a house or a condo … or planning to someday? Don't forget the electric outlets and switches. These are small details, but they will contribute a great deal ...

When the lights flick back on after an outage, the real work is just beginning. The first few minutes shape whether your home comes back online safely, whether your food is still usable, and whether ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...