White kitchen island with an outlet on the side - Kristi Blokhin/Shutterstock Is your home up to code? The truth is, many homeowners aren't familiar with updated building codes, which can prove ...

The kitchen island has been the centerpiece of the modern home — as a workspace, gathering spot and design statement. But as ...

If you’re considering a kitchen remodel, it probably involves a kitchen island. A mainstay in modern kitchens, islands not only serve as an informal place to gather and eat, but they also add ...

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An outlet on the side of a kitchen island - Kristi Blokhin/Shutterstock Whether you finally have the chance to do a complete kitchen renovation or you are just looking for minor upgrades that can make ...

Kitchen islands have been getting bigger for years. The larger surface areas for islands in today’s kitchens have prompted some to wonder if the requirements within the National Electric Code (NEC) ...

I am doing a kitchen renovation. I have a long island- 7 feet by 30″. I want to put outlets on the BACK of the island (where I won’t see them.) I keep hearing that for the electrical inspection I need ...

Is your home up to code? The truth is, many homeowners aren't familiar with updated building codes, which can prove hazardous. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) issues an updated ...

Whether you finally have the chance to do a complete kitchen renovation or you are just looking for minor upgrades that can make it feel sleeker and more modern, it is important to focus on the ...