The first U.S. detachable electric plug was patented by Harvey Hubbell II in 1904 and was among many of Hubbell's contributions to the field. But it would take a few decades before a standardized ...

Q: I want to install an additional electrical outlet in my bedroom. On the other side of the wall is another outlet in about the same place as where I want to add the new one. Can I tap into the ...

We're moving a doorway in the ol' home office. The new doorway will be framed by a stud that has an electrical outlet mounted on the other side. I'd like to remove that outlet, but I have this ...

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