The holes on the prongs of your electrical plugs may look random, but there's a clear reason they were created and why they ...

Not all outlet holes are the same, and there's a reason for that. The shapes (vertical slots, round holes, T-slots, etc.) correspond to specific electrical functions and safety features. Take the ...

The outlets that are familiar in Japan are the so-called '2-pin type', which has two protruding boards, but many people know that the shape of outlets in other countries is different from that of ...

Theodore Kury is the Director of Energy Studies at the University of Florida’s Public Utility Research Center, which is sponsored in part by the Florida electric and gas utilities and the Florida ...

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 ...

Anyone who hates wall warts will appreciate this outlet’s built-in USB charging ports. Just be aware that oversized electrical plugs can block one or both. Leviton’s Type A & Type C USB Charger Outlet ...

To ease your mind and keep your baby safe, baby-proofing the house is a smart idea, including putting latches on doors and covers on outlets.