Q: I have a heavy-duty circular saw, and the plug on the end of the cord got smashed during a move. My mother has a lamp with a damaged plug, too. I don’t use the saw much, so I don’t want to dump too ...

Recently, one of our Mother Earth News editors asked if it would be possible to repair an electrical cord on an iron. The plug had torn away from the cord. This is an easy and low-cost repair. So we ...

A cut or damaged power cord will often mean a costly replacement of an otherwise-working tool or appliance. However, there are times when you can repair the cord yourself without replacing the entire ...

Replacing your outlets is all fun and games until you burn down the house. Learn more about the serious mistake that DIYers ...

Hug-A-Plug is a simple adapter that rotates the orientation of your electrical cords so they run along the wall instead of protruding out—and forcing you to keep your dresser or desk farther away from ...