No one likes to be in the dark during a storm. Those who live in cities may not experience frequent power outages, but many ...

Here’s what electricians want you to know about circuits, extension cords, GFCIs and more.

If you’re looking for a kit with more of a building bent: The Thames & Kosmos Easy Electric Circuits has some especially fun projects, including a moving car and zoetrope. It’s made of Lego ...

I had to switch off a few circuit breakers in my basement and found it hard to see the stamped numbers on the electrical ...

Kids love building electric circuits, but connecting light bulbs to batteries with fiddly wires is tricky for young hands. Play dough and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) solve the problem beautifully.

Instead, Savant Power Modules are small box-like modules that connect directly to individual circuits in your electric panel. These modules are easy to wire (for an electrician) and sit right in ...

Save guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account. Electrical energy flows around circuits which are loops made of metal wires. In this game, touching the wire with ...

See how the land and water are connected, and investigate electrical circuits. Steve shows how the land and water are truly connected, and things get a little shocking with electrical circuits.