Extension cords are fine for everyday gadgets, but using them with some appliances - especially in colder weather - can be ...

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The Extension Cord Extreme, by Wilson Song, is nice idea, but with some flaws (although not the ones voiced by Yanko Design, where we found this concept). Yanko questions the feasibility of an ...

Extension cords are something most of us use all over our homes without a thought about safety. The only time we likely pause to think about the cords is when we hear of accidents that happen to other ...

No matter what size your home is, it always seems like there aren't enough outlets. Extension cords and power strips might seem like a quick and affordable fix, but for certain appliances, using ...

Temperatures are dropping in Michigan, and many residents may use space heaters to keep warm. Here are to avoid a house fire.

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Every year, hardware stores get requests for male-to-male electrical cords, mostly from people who have strung their Christmas lights backwards, leaving the female end of the cord near the electrical ...