Why are people scared of fuses? Many people think that fuses are unsafe, but this couldn't be further from the truth. A properly installed fuse is just as safe as a circuit breaker, but there are many ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Anyone who's lived in a home or apartment has probably heard the terms "fuse box" or "circuit breaker" before. If you ever experienced a power ...

Old houses sell on charm, but the breaker panel in the basement is not charming at all, it is life-safety hardware that ...

As we move deeper into 2026, the humble breaker box is no longer just a passive safety device tucked away in the garage. The ...

When I was a kid back in the 1970’s, many houses still had fuse boxes. Unlike modern circuit breakers, fuses were used only once, and then they burned out and needed to be replaced. So people kept ...

Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...