Moving a large sum of money quickly doesn’t always work with payment apps. Sometimes, the best solution is an old-fashioned ...

One of the biggest things you can do is have a central and easy way to run wiring between floors (from the basement all the way to the attic and every floor in between) If your attic is accessible, ...

Wire transfers might seem old-school compared to modern payment apps, but they remain one of the fastest and most secure ways ...

Dear James: I am concerned about a fire from an electrical issue in my older house. What are the differences among fuses, breakers, GFCI and AFCI, and which are best? — Peggy T. Dear Peggy: You are ...

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My house was built in the 50s, with wiring from that time period. I'm trying to understand how to connect a modern switch up in the place of an existing old one and it just isn't making sense to me. I ...

Welcome to the fourth installment of our continuing exploration of signal distribution for the residential installation. In part one of Whole House Wiring Basics we explored various aspects of ...

At the intersection of saving a few bucks and expensive home insurance claims due to a house fire, we find clones of certified and tested electrical connectors, even when many would argue that ...

A wire transfer is a way to send and receive money securely anywhere in the world. Whether you’re making a down payment on a house or sending money to family abroad, a wire transfer can be quick and ...

In part one of Whole House Wiring Basics we explored various aspects of multi-room and/or multi-zone media design and implementation. Part two expanded our examination to include quality transport of ...