Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. The new way to design your home. Electrical outlets, light switches and toilet paper roll holders are hard to avoid. Often ...

Kitchen islands have been getting bigger for years. The larger surface areas for islands in today’s kitchens have prompted some to wonder if the requirements within the National Electric Code (NEC) ...

Steve Wydler and Hans Wydler co-lead the Wydler Brothers real estate team affiliated with Long & Foster in Bethesda and McLean, and are authors of “Inside the Sell: Top Agents Reveal Unspoken Secrets ...

All questions and answers are based on the 2011 NEC. Q. What are the Code rules for using floor receptacles to meet the receptacle wall outlet requirements in a dwelling wall space? A.Floor receptacle ...

To keep your home safe, always plug large appliances into wall plugs.

Home renovation trends are incorporating thoughtful design details. Some are functional or aesthetic. Others are a bit of both. Here are 10 to look for: Kitchen cabinetry: Let's face it, you can't ...

Over the last few years, we have seen a boom in both significant home renovations and new construction. It is an exciting time as homeowners, interior designers and builders are incorporating ...

We have a severe lack of electrical outlets in the kitchen at work and the toaster oven and blender are sharing an outlet. If you want to use one, you just unplug the other and plug it in. This ...

Over the last few years, we have seen a boom in both significant home renovations and new construction. It is an exciting time as homeowners, interior designers and builders are incorporating ...