An experienced electrician explains which household items should never be plugged into power strips due to fire and ...

When the lights go out, the way you string together a few cords can quietly decide whether your home stays safely powered or ...

Does keeping your devices powered anywhere and everywhere strike a chord in you? Extend the reach of electricity indoors and out with these essential accessories. By Tony Carrick Published Feb 8, 2023 ...

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Regarding the recent hint suggesting we plug in extension cords behind heavy pieces of furniture for future use. This can be ...

I have a 10 foot USB extension cable on my 2.1ah 5v Apple USB charger for my iPad mini retina. Would using the extension cable have a noticeable impact on charging times or is it inconsequential? If ...

We all have those moments. Your phone needs charging, your laptop is dying, and you realize you're out of outlets. So you ...

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 ...

Identifying GFCI use with extension cords is one of the best and easiest steps when inspecting a job site for safety. Any construction work site is full of potentially dangerous situations. OSHA ...

Firefighters are issuing an important warning as extreme heat continues across Connecticut. The Naugatuck Fire Department said when running your air conditioner this summer, it’s important to plug the ...

Back in 1904, American inventor and electrical engineer S.W. Atherton unveiled the extension cord and gave the country a much-needed way to get electricity outdoors. Nowadays, this simple yet useful ...