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From wiring to ventilation, Georgia’s updated codes could turn ordinary home elements into violations. Discover which features may now require upgrades.

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KETV.COM AND THE KETV MOBILE APP. WELL, THE DEBATE OVER OMAHA’S ELECTRICAL CODE POWERS UP AGAIN. CONTRACTORS LINED UP AGAINST REGULATIONS THEY SAY WOULD CONTRIBUTE TO THE RISING COST OF HOMES. KETV ...

A portable generator is a convenient way to safely produce your own power when the grid goes down, either due to natural or man-made causes. But how does a generator work? Whether you’re new to using ...

There are 15 standardized types of domestic electrical outlet plugs in use worldwide. The standard North American outlet, for example, has two vertical slots and a round hole beneath them for ...

The NFPA Standards Council has denied a pair of appeals from the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) regarding the Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupters (GFCIs) in the 2026 National Electrical ...

And you can do it safely, in under an hour, and for less than $50. Credit... Supported by By Tim Heffernan Visuals by Clark Hodgin After 16 months, my home renovation is nearing a happy milestone: ...

Unless there’s a major safety issue, you’re only forced to upgrade stuff when inspections are needed, typically during renovations or major repairs. So it’s not too surprising that a lot of older ...

The majority of electrical outlets in your home look more or less the same: two outlets, three holes in slightly different shapes to insert up to three prongs and deliver electricity. Some outlets ...