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 ...

Extension cords are so common in modern homes that you barely notice them, especially when they are tucked neatly behind ...

As the nights get longer and the temperature drops, we cozy up in our homes, cranking up the heat and bringing out the ...

An experienced electrician explains which household items should never be plugged into power strips due to fire and ...

When in need of an extension cord in the office or at home, it's imperative to know that just because a particular cord is long enough, it's not necessarily the right one for the job. Many erroneously ...

SPOKANE, Wash. - An extension cord. It can be a handy, temporary way to place electrical equipment wherever you'd like it. But when used improperly, extension cords can cause fire, injury, even death.

Electricity is an essential part of our lives. However, it has the potential to cause great harm. Electrical systems function almost indefinitely, if properly installed and not overloaded or ...

Here are some tips on how to keep your child safe from electrocution from electrical outlets or extension wires. A two-year-old boy from Quezon City died from electrocution recently after sticking a ...

If it's getting cold enough to use a space heater where you live, be sure to keep it out of an extension cord. If you live in an older house or apartment, it's not always easy to find enough wall ...

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 ...