Kitchen islands have been getting bigger for years. The larger surface areas for islands in today’s kitchens have prompted some to wonder if the requirements within the National Electric Code (NEC) ...

I am doing a kitchen renovation. I have a long island- 7 feet by 30″. I want to put outlets on the BACK of the island (where I won’t see them.) I keep hearing that for the electrical inspection I need ...

Small details can make a big impact, and overlooking them can lead to kitchen design mistakes. One such example is electrical plugs. These are a necessity in any well-functioning kitchen, but their ...

There was a time when a family could be proud of their electrical kitchen gadgets. As predicted in a 1920 issue of "Edison Monthly," the future would be one of, in their words, "Very strange and rapid ...

Are you building, renovating, or upgrading a house or a condo … or planning to someday? Don't forget the electric outlets and switches. These are small details, but they will contribute a great deal ...

Underlined text indicates a change in the rules for the 2017 NEC. A. As outlined in Sec. 210.70(A), lighting outlets must be installed in: (1) Habitable rooms. At least one wall switch‑controlled ...