I have 4 outlets in my house that previously worked yesterday, they went out. No fuses were tripped. The outlets still have power to them and the tester I am using is telling me that the hot/ground are reversed. How can this be when they worked for years and how can I fix the Problem? Also the...

My outlet outside the house doesn't work. So how do I fix it or find out how to repair it

Hi, I'm replacing the old 2 slot outlets in my house with grounded 3 prong outlets. #1: I believe the house is grounded because there is a copper rod driven into the ground adjacent to the circuit panel. Correct? #2: The receptacles with the 2 slot outlets have 4 wires (2 white, and 2...

I would like to add a switched outlet (3way) to my living room. I read an earlier post that explained how to separate the top half and bottom half of a receptacle. Does it seem reasonable to tap into the 'always hot side' of this receptacle and add the switches to the bottom receptacle? If so,...

Supposing no upgrades need to occur with my homes main panel, what is a fair appraisal of how much it would cost to add a 220 outlet and breaker for a dryer and a few 120 outlets for a home office? Attic and basement are open and unfinished, so access shouldn't be too much of an issue. Also, if I...