We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Connecting wires have become a facet of everyday life, and humans have developed tons of ways to do it. Many of today's cables have connectors ...

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published ANSI/NEMA HP 4-2012, "Electrical and Electronic (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) FEP Insulated High Temperature Hook-Up Wire, Types ...

Two common options for joining electrical wires are Wago connectors and traditional wire nuts. Both are up to code but work differently and shine in different situations.

I'm assuming Cat5e and RG6 are fine within a home, but some extra care needs to be taken when venturing outdoors. Basically, what are the recommendations/best practices for dealing with A) water ...