In this video, learn how to safely test your home’s electrical outlets using a multimeter. Multimeters are a good way of measuring the voltage output that the outlet gives, among other things. Before ...

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Q: When I plugged my cell phone charger into a kitchen outlet, my phone didn’t start charging as it normally does—rather, it seemed that this one electrical outlet was not working. Is there something ...

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John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...