Many homeowners may not be familiar with the term Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI), but it’s likely that you use one every day. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters are the outlets with the colored “Test” and “Reset” buttons. They are specifically designed to better protect people than ordinary outlets and have been used in houses since the 1970′s. Why Are They Used? GFCI’s are designed to shut power off if there is a very small leak of electricity (a ground fault) which