Two workers looking at outdoor breaker box on brick wall - Fstop123/Getty Images The image of a breaker box in your mind probably looks like a small metal box tucked away in a corner of your home.

Man looking at an open electrical panel in a home - Photoalto/eric Audras/Getty Images Imagine you're relaxing in your living room — the lights are on, the TV is streaming your current favorite show, ...

Leviton Load Center Image used with permission by copyright holder Leviton Smart Circuit Breaker Image used with permission by copyright holder Installing a new load center, commonly called an ...

Your circuit breakers are some of the most important but least understood parts of your home's electrical system, keeping you safe from electrical fires. Let's take a look at how they work.

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

Q: We are selling our house, and the new buyers had a home inspector check it out. One of the items he found was in the main electrical panel. He said there are two wires attached to one breaker and ...

The image of a breaker box in your mind probably looks like a small metal box tucked away in a corner of your home. It's the metal contraption with switches that control the flow of electricity ...