Properly size your electrical outlet before making any important changes. Wall outlets might not steal the spotlight when it comes to smart home upgrades, but they're more important (and more advanced ...

Checking, replacing and maintaining your spark plugs is actually one of the easier and most affordable car-maintenance jobs you can do in the comfort of your own driveway — that is, if you don’t screw ...

Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Spark plugs are the heart of your car’s ignition system. If yours are worn out, ...

Replacing a worn or broken outlet is as easy as turning a few screws, but it can be very dangerous if the power to the outlet is not shut off first. Step 1: Before attempting to replace an electrical ...

They may look like your average wires, but spark plug wires have a very important job to do. Their mission is to provide electricity from the car's 12 volt battery to the engine's spark plugs. Without ...

Unless your car is hard to start, idles roughly, accelerates sluggishly or gulps gasoline, you’ll probably get little benefit from replacing the spark plugs before the time or mileage interval ...

The first vehicle that was fitted with an internal combustion engine and an electric ignition was actually built back in 1808, but it wasn't until a viable process to develop high voltage spark plugs ...

During my recent visit to the Chrysler dealer, they suggested that I replace all six of the spark plugs. The car has only 23,000 miles on it.

Dear Tom and Ray: My wife and I own a 1996 Ford Explorer with 101,000 miles on it. We found out yesterday that the freeze plugs are corroded, on both sides and the back side of the block. We do not ...

See how to replace your spark plugs here. If your spark plugs are worn out, new ones can dramatically improve your performance. Doing it yourself is easier than you think. Make sure the prop rod is ...