Home inspectors are flagging the same problem in new builds and renovated houses alike: breaker panels that are mislabeled, half labeled, or not labeled at all. You might have brand new wiring and ...

Most homeowners know they should not overload outlets or ignore a tripping breaker, yet a quieter safety rule sits inside the ...

Q: We just bought a home, and I need to find the electrical panel. I have read that it is important to label the breakers, and I am not sure how to do that. A: Your electrical panel can provide a lot ...

It's important to understand which circuit breakers control which areas of your home. This information is useful when doing electrical work and you need to isolate an area of your home to shut off the ...

For many, deciphering circuit breaker labels is no fun because they are often incomplete or vague--so let's step into the Home Zone for a solution.