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

Throw out extension cords that get warm to the touch. "Heat is an indication of overload, damaged internal wires, or improvised connections," says Ko. "Ignoring this advanced warning usually leads to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Consumers should immediately stop using male-to-male extension cords, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which said that the products can cause electrocution, fires, and carbon ...

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 ...

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 ...

You'll be fine as long as you use a power strip and not a surge protector. I do that at home with no ill effects.

I-71/US-50 WB closes due to crash near Downtown Cincinnati It happened on I-71 S/US-50 beyond the I-71/US-50 Split near Downtown Cincinnati. What's next for CPD? Questions still remain on future of ...

Some might say that electricity was mankind's best invention — it powers most of the things around us, after all. But whatever you need most at any given time also turns into an invaluable tool — and ...

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 ...