The extension-cord arrangement that feels tidy and “under control” in your living room or home office is often the one that ...

Heavy-duty appliances overload cords, leading to dangerous overheating and fire risks. Appliances over 1,800 watts need a dedicated wall outlet for safety. Daisy-chaining extension cords is a major ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The arrival of colder weather in Arkansas brings up the old debate over what number on the thermostat is the most comfortable yet affordable— but it also means the risk of a home ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Space heaters need to be plugged into the wall, not an extension cord and not a power strip-- even if it's a heavy-duty one. Extension cords and strips are not designed to handle ...

In a world where many things are powered by electricity, a remotely placed wall outlet can be an inconvenience. While an extension cord is a quick fix to this issue, there are certain situations when ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A bunch of cables plugged into an extension cable. Extension cords provide power to devices when their own cable is too short to ...

When the power goes out and a portable generator roars to life, the weak link in your setup is often not the machine, but the ...

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

Along with all those holiday decorations come a slew of extension cords. These cords allow us to decorate trees, rooftops, fence lines, plug in all the pre-made lawn holiday décor, and much more.

No matter how many wall outlets you have in your home, chances are there aren’t enough (especially if you've got an older house) and you’re going to need an extension cord or two. And that opens you ...

If you live in an older house or apartment, it's not always easy to find enough wall plugs, especially with the number of appliances and devices we use these days. For certain products, extension ...