The most dangerous problems in a “like new” house are often the ones you cannot see. Fresh paint, new cabinets, and trendy ...

Q: When I plugged my cell phone charger into a kitchen outlet, my phone didn’t start charging as it normally does—rather, it seemed that this one electrical outlet was not working. Is there something ...

Older houses were never wired for a world of air conditioners in every bedroom, 240‑volt induction ranges, gaming PCs, and always‑on chargers. When you push that kind of demand through a system ...

The traditional way of finding the next shop foreman or supervisor has been to choose the guy with the greatest knowledge and skill as a technician and give them the job. This is based on the ...

Q: We bought a triplex about a year ago and hired a home inspector to find the defects. But he missed something that could cost us a lot of money. Recently, we re-rented one of the units, and the new ...