Q: I have a heavy-duty circular saw, and the plug on the end of the cord got smashed during a move. My mother has a lamp with a damaged plug, too. I don’t use the saw much, so I don’t want to dump too ...

A worn or broken plug end on a small appliance can be easily replaced with a little know-how, a screwdriver and a wire stripper. Step 1: With the appliance unplugged, use scissors or wire cutters to ...

Wall outlets might not steal the spotlight when it comes to smart home upgrades, but they're more important (and more advanced) than ever. As our homes fill up with devices, from phones and tablets to ...

I've just purchased a used HP 33U server rack to use in my house for A/V and other equipment but it currently has a built-in power strip (and fans) that plug into a 220 volt outlet. The guy I ...