Q: I have a heavy-duty circular saw, and the plug on the end of the cord got smashed during a move. My mother has a lamp with a damaged plug, too. I don’t use the saw much, so I don’t want to dump too ...

Avoid fire hazards at home by keeping appliances plugged into a dedicated wall outlet and not an extension cord.

Every year, electric extension cords cause about 4,000 trips to hospital emergency rooms, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. The misuse of electric extension cords and power ...

For many of us, extension cords are an essential piece of equipment in our homes. Because you don’t always have an outlet exactly where you need it to run this thing or that device, extension cords ...

As the weather gets colder, firefighters are warning about a common mistake people make this time of year: plugging space heaters into power strips. It may seem harmless, but there’s a higher risk of ...

Extension cords offer convenience but pose risks when misused with high-wattage appliances. Experts warn against plugging air fryers, microwaves, space heaters, refrigerators, and air conditioners ...