Ever tried to plug in an appliance, only to realize you had the plug backwards on the first try? Modern outlets use this ...

Chances are that somewhere in your home, you've got at least one electrical outlet that's hidden behind a couch, desk or other piece of furniture. The Slide Socket is designed to make those outlets ...

For anyone with an older car who relies on 12V outlets to power their devices, these handy gadgets promise useful upgrades ...

Right now, if you happen to be in Noth America, chances are pretty good that there’s at least one little face staring at you. Look around and you’ll spy it, probably about 15 inches up from the floor ...

The wall outlet that serves your home office desk is dead. There goes your productive morning. Now what? As annoying as the above scenario is, diagnosing and repairing a non-functioning outlet is ...

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