No one had ever explained that to me!

and is completed safely.

Why Most Homes Have Them Ground Down
If upside-down outlets have safety advantages, why aren’t they used everywhere?

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The answer is surprisingly simple: tradition.

Residential construction has historically favored outlets with the grounding hole at the bottom.

Over time, homeowners became accustomed to that continue reading …

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