Why Some Outlets Are Installed “Upside Down”: A Small Secret Many People Don’t Know

Most of us are used to seeing wall outlets in one position: two slots on top and the grounding hole at the bottom. So when we suddenly notice an “upside down” outlet on the wall, the first thought is simple: the electrician made a mistake. But in reality, the reason can be much more interesting.

In many homes, this kind of outlet is installed that way continue reading …