If you've ever watched a movie or show from across the pond — or even traveled there yourself — then you'll probably have noticed that European electrical plugs are vastly different in appearance from ...

Maybe you're immigrating to the US and want to keep your appliances. Maybe your family overseas visits often. Is it legal (or safe) to replace your US outlets?

electrical outlet plug in a wall, a plant seen in front of the wall - Nanci Santos Iglesias/Shutterstock If you've ever watched a movie or show from across the pond — or even traveled there yourself — ...