Fourteen-gauge and 12-gauge extension cords are some of the most common extension cords. A 14-gauge cord can handle up to 1,800 watts, or 15 amps, the same as a standard wall outlet in the US. But ...

Let's be blunt: you are creating a massive fire hazard. High-power appliances like space heaters, air fryers, and coffee makers are not meant for power strips or extension cords. As one electrician ...

As an American abroad, you can reduce your annual tax burden, even significantly, from what you were paying when you were residing full-time within U.S. borders.

No matter how big or small your home is, it always seems like there aren't enough outlets. Extension cords and power strips can feel like a quick fix, making it easier to plug in all your devices. But ...

It's a pesky downside to the tech-driven world we live in: The more gadgets we own, the more unsightly power cords we have dangling, tangling and winding around our homes. If only there were an easy ...

When it comes to home decor, I love a clean, minimalistic design, so it's probably not surprising that one of my biggest pet peeves is cable clutter. I absolutely hate looking at a tangled mess of ...

In most Indian kitchens, space is limited, sockets are few, and appliances are many. Obviously, it is tempting to use an extension cord when your sandwich maker, microwave, or air fryer needs a power ...

NEW LONDON, Conn. (WTNH) — A person is injured and four others are displaced after an extension cord caused a residential fire early Thursday morning in New London, fire officials said. The New London ...

A fire at a home in New London Thursday morning was caused by the misuse of extension cords, according to fire officials. Firefighters responded to the home on West Street around 5 a.m. Stream ...

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 ...