Electricity is crucial for the operation of most modern homes. It allows you to cook on electric stoves, store food in electric refrigerators, and use countless electrical devices, like computers or ...

Two workers looking at outdoor breaker box on brick wall - Fstop123/Getty Images The image of a breaker box in your mind probably looks like a small metal box tucked away in a corner of your home.

The image of a breaker box in your mind probably looks like a small metal box tucked away in a corner of your home. It's the metal contraption with switches that control the flow of electricity ...