Q: When I plugged my cell phone charger into a kitchen outlet, my phone didn’t start charging—the electrical outlet was not working. Is there something I can do to fix the outlet myself, or should I ...

When you plug something in at home, you expect the receptacle (aka outlet) to have power. If it doesn’t, you probably know to check and reset the circuit breaker. But what if the breaker didn’t trip?

Wall outlets might not steal the spotlight when it comes to smart home upgrades, but they're more important (and more advanced) than ever. As our homes fill up with devices, from phones and tablets to ...