Dear James: I am concerned about a fire from an electrical issue in my older house. What are the differences among fuses, breakers, GFCI and AFCI, and which are best? — Peggy T. Dear Peggy: You are ...

Homeowners would be protected from property tax overload under legislation (H.B. 2577) introduced by state Rep. Robert Freeman, D-Northampton. “My proposal would amend our state Constitution to allow ...

Let’s take a moment to discuss that electric circuit breaker box of yours. Pretty boring, you say? Well, let’s see. It’s the control and distribution center for virtually all the energy usage in your ...

Your circuit breaker is not supposed to be a daily annoyance you grudgingly reset on the way to making coffee. When it starts ...

Double-tapped circuit breakers are one of the most common electrical defects that home inspectors find. Everyone seems to sign off on this defect as a 'big deal', but I'm here to tell you it's not. It ...

Old houses sell on charm, but the breaker panel in the basement is not charming at all, it is life-safety hardware that ...