Avoid fire hazards at home by keeping appliances plugged into a dedicated wall outlet and not an extension cord.

Male-to-male extension cords, sometimes called suicide or widowmaker cords, are dangerous extension cords that can kill or injure you. People sometimes use them during a power outage to feed ...

SPOKANE, Wash. - An extension cord. It can be a handy, temporary way to place electrical equipment wherever you'd like it. But when used improperly, extension cords can cause fire, injury, even death.

Before using an extension cord, make sure you're using it safely and within its specifications. Refrain from using extension cords to power devices and appliances with significant power demands. Don't ...

If you've ever used an extension cord before, you know the frustration of facing a tangled mess of cords every time you need to plug in something. Traditional extension cords are long and difficult to ...

Problem is, the only wall outlet available is about 8' high, and the APC's power cord won't reach it. I have a long extension cord (>20') rated at 1650W/13A with three outlets on it, no surge ...

Say goodbye to tangled extension cord nightmares and endless untangling. This simple container DIY keeps long cords organized ...

VINTON, LA (KPLC) - The Vinton Volunteer Fire Department shared the dangers of using extension cords with surge protectors via a post to their Facebook page. VFD responded to a call concerning a ...

Despite so many electronics these days being designed around wireless use (even if they inevitably require charging via some sort of wired connection), there are still plenty of devices that will need ...