According to an electrician, using extension cords or power strips with appliances that contain heating elements can pose a ...

Larger appliances can be fire threats when used with extension cords or power strips. Learn which ones need their own outlets.

Who likes extension cords?! Beyond their practical benefits of connecting an appliance to a power outlet if the lead falls ...

Extension cords provide a convenient method of bringing temporary AC power to a device that is not located near a power outlet. But, if not used properly, extension cords lead to electrical shock ...

Extension cords are generally a safe solution for running power to electronics that are too far from the nearest wall outlet. But the operative word here is "electronics," which is not as all ...