More stories about Electrical

• Stephen Squillance

• Technology Tales

  A look at the lamp, luminaire, and general lighting technologies—some with staying power and others not—that have shaped the evolution of an industry and the arsenal of available solutions in the lighting designer's toolkit.

• Wall Accessories

  If you can’t stand the sight of cover plates, consider Bocci’s 22 Series Wall Accessories.

• Pop-Up Power Outlet

  The Kitchen Power Grommet provides convenient access to electricity on virtually any countertop.

• Flashing Electrical Boxes in Stucco

  Exterior electrical boxes on stucco jobs often aren't flashed properly, partly because the plaster contractors don't know how.

• Weaving a Cedar Roof Valley

  Cedar roofs are common in Eastern Massachusetts, where I live and work.

• Lighting Controls Come of Age

  Lighting designers and manufacturers weigh in on the future of this critical system.

• Quick Charge

  Eaton Corp., which makes charging systems for commercial electric-powered vehicles, now offers a line of chargers for residential applications.

• Faster Through-Bolt

  If you're still using a socket wrench to fasten posts or beams, you might want to check out the ThruLok Screw Bolt Fastening System.

• Lamps, Ballasts, and Controls