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 ...

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.

It's standard practice for electricians to leave at least six inches of wire in wall boxes. That way, you've got enough slack to install a new outlet or switch. But if you're short on wire in a wall ...

Push-wire connectors that are replacements for ordinary wire-type nuts are now available in blister packs, opening up their use to homeowners and occasional users. Called Wall-Nuts, the connectors ...