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

For instance, cords can't be used for more than 90 days for holiday decorations or similar non-essential purposes. They're ...

Extension cords are manufactured with a maximum capacity to handle electrical current, which is determined by the size or gauge of the wire used in the cord. For instance, a 16-gauge extension ...

Appliances that have a heating element can be fire risks when paired with extension cords or power strips, according to an electrician. Corin Cesaric is a Flex Editor at CNET currently covering ...

All the power an extension cord supplies decreases over longer distances because wire introduces a resistance. Resistance increases with the length of the cord, so the further electricity has to ...