GFCI outlets help protect against accidental electrocution and power surges and are recommended for installation in wet or moist areas such as kitchens and bathrooms. As with any project involving ...

Q: We’re selling our house, and the buyer had an inspection done on it. The bad news is that our bathroom needs a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed. It’s the only outlet in the ...

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Chance are you know about smart outlets and outlets with integrated USB ports, but you might be surprised at how many different outlets you can buy and install in your home. Of course, they’re all ...