Electrical guides for your home.

Plain-English answers to the questions Dallas homeowners ask us most, reviewed by our master electrician.

Some older panels are widely flagged by inspectors and insurers. Here's how to tell.

Common in homes built before about 1950, and a frequent insurance issue.

Common from about 1965 to 1973. The risk is at the connections.

Federal Pacific and Zinsco panels are the most commonly flagged.

Level 2, plug-in or hardwired, and sizing the circuit.

Portable or standby, and how to size it.

The designer's approach: ambient, task, and accent.

The 10-year rule, and where each one belongs.

Why a power strip isn't enough.

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