Effective electrical wall outlets are an essential part of any home, but their low profile means that they're often overlooked, leading to potential safety hazards. They also don't last forever.

Before installing an outdoor outlet, you'll want to follow a number of precautions. Expert Dan Mock tells us the best way to ...

Q: When I plugged my cell phone charger into a kitchen outlet, my phone didn’t start charging—the electrical outlet was not working. Is there something I can do to fix the outlet myself ...