Q. This week: Our house was built in about 1955 and we've got quite a problem. A summer storm that rolled through our area last night brought with it wind and rain that pelted our house right up to a ...

The typical range for electrical panel replacement cost is $522 to $2,082, with a national average of $1,274. The type of electrical panel, its amperage, location, brand, materials, labor and permits, ...

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There are many variables to take into account when inspecting a main electrical service panel. The number one priority of any inspector is to be safe while doing it. “Safety first” is my personal ...

You probably don't think much about that metal box in your basement or garage. Most homeowners hardly give it a second glance ...

Testing your 240V circuit breaker panels is also important to ensure all of the wiring going into the individual breakers has ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

It's important to understand which circuit breakers control which areas of your home. This information is useful when doing electrical work and you need to isolate an area of your home to shut off the ...

Churning with voltage and resembling an explosion at the wire factory, the breaker panel exudes mystique. But it's just a big switch, filled with other smaller ­switches, which lead to the switches ...