Extension cords and power strips are fine for everyday devices, but using them with certain appliances - especially as the weather cools down - can be risky.

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

Extension cords provide power to devices when their own cable is too short to reach an outlet. This makes it easier to use gadgets across the room or tap into an outdoor receptacle. However, extension ...

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Using the wrong extension cord can be dangerous. They can melt or overheat and cause a fire, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. To prevent this, it’s important to buy the right ...

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Convenience is a common theme throughout our homes these days. With technological advances and new launches popping up every other day, it's becoming more common for homes to be chockful of items that ...

Extension cords are generally a safe solution for running power to electronics that are too far from the nearest wall outlet. But the operative word here is "electronics," which is not as ...