There's a wide selection of electrical outlets available to homeowners. Below I'll explore the seven most common types of wall outlets in the US to see if you need a simple replacement or an upgrade.

One receptacle outlet slot is bigger than the other to keep you safe from a rogue wire in your hairdryer, vacuum or coffee ...

It’s a problem—but one that’s easily solvable. In-wall smart outlets look and function like ordinary electrical outlets, yet are remote controllable and can also give you the power to ...

For 47 million American households, cooking means a gas stove. Gas stoves generate gases that aren't good for people's health ...

It's a common cliche for first-time international travelers to be surprised that foreign countries use different wall outlets, but the amount of diversity in electrical infrastructure is impressive.

This innovative design gives you five outlets — two on each side and one ... you so much more usable outlet space than a standard wall outlet. It's also cheaper than most power strips, and ...