Q: I have a light set in my backyard that is plugged into an electrical outlet that has two silver flaps to cover the plugs. The system works fine except that I get very nervous when it rains. My f ...

If your outdoor box cover has the doors that must stay open to access electricity, there is an easy fix: You can buy a weatherproof box cover that is made for use during rain or when your sprinkler ...

I remember working on a residential remodel project, troubleshooting a front porch electrical outlet that was not working. I first tested the receptacle to make sure there was no electricity present.

A. Receptacles installed in a damp location must be installed in an enclosure that’s weatherproof when an attachment plug cap isn’t inserted, and the receptacle cover is closed, or an enclosure that’s ...

With the variety of different electrical boxes available at home centers, how do you know what to buy? Don’t worry, it’s not that complicated. We’ll whittle it down to about a dozen boxes to cover ...