Once drywall comes down, you are no longer in a cosmetic project, you are in the middle of an electrical job that building officials treat as new work. The moment wires, boxes, or panels are exposed, ...

It's the time of year for remodeling, and a lot of these projects involve electrical upgrades and installations. Anytime you're dealing with electricity, there's the potential for shock, electrocution ...

Upgrading outlets looks like one of the simplest electrical projects in a house, which is exactly why so many homeowners ...

Locally, about 10,000-12,000 electrical permits, including both homeowners and contractors, are issued annually. On average, inspectors check five to eight electrical do-it-yourself projects a week.