An outlet on the side of a kitchen island - Kristi Blokhin/Shutterstock Whether you finally have the chance to do a complete kitchen renovation or you are just looking for minor upgrades that can make ...

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 ...

Syracuse, N.Y. – Sept. 23, 2025 — Legrand®, a global leader in electrical and digital infrastructure, today announced the release of its Kitchen Countertop Outlet, delivering a sleek, safe, and ...

Up through the 2017 edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC), there were requirements for “at least one receptacle outlet” for any island or peninsular counter larger than the prescribed minimum ...

All questions and answers are based on the 2011 NEC. Q. What are the Code rules for using floor receptacles to meet the receptacle wall outlet requirements in a dwelling wall space? A.Floor receptacle ...

Turning a crowded kitchen into a minimalist space is challenging, but not impossible. Minimalist details like concealed appliances and hidden outlets are easy -- and trending -- ways to get rid of ...