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

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

For cords damaged near the middle, cut out the damaged section to make two shorter cords ... Make sure you can't see any ...

That's because they typically produce around 5,120 BTUs per hour, easily strong enough to melt an extension cord plug. We've all done it: connecting one extension cord to another in an attempt to ...