Every home inspector has that mental list. You know, the one where they've seen the same dangerous shortcuts so many times ...

An isolated ground receptacle (IGR) can reduce electrical noise, but if installed incorrectly, it can create a dangerous installation. This receptacle differs in construction from its self-grounding ...

Go to Home Depot, they have a gadget that you plug into the socket and it has lights to indicate various faults with the line. Not too expensive IIRC... <$10.

What do a cool home, a chilled beverage, a television show and clean clothing have in common? They are all made possible by some form of energy. For most Americans this source of energy is electricity ...