While standard receptacles typically use three wires -- hot, neutral and ground -- you'll occasionally find 2-prong outlets in older homes. Since this type of outlet lacks a ground connection, the ...

I'm not sure where to put this question exactly. I'm wanting to test an electrical outlet to see if I've got variations from standard that cause it and the line connecting to it to: 1. Short out ...

The majority of electrical outlets in your home look more or less the same: two outlets, three holes in slightly different shapes to insert up to three prongs and deliver electricity. Some outlets ...