Homeowners probably know that you can often add or replace electrical outlets yourself, but many still shy away from adding outlets to a room when they need them. The reason often has little to do ...

Installing electrical outlets and switches is neither intuitive nor angst-free. It takes intense concentration, knowing which wires go where and how tightly to wrap them, and remaining hyper-focused ...

Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...