Ever tried to plug in an appliance, only to realize you had the plug backwards on the first try? Modern outlets use this ...

The holes on the prongs of your electrical plugs may look random, but there's a clear reason they were created and why they still appear on modern appliances.

Power strips are meant to power low-wattage devices, like phones and laptops. Kitchen appliances that draw a lot of power should never be plugged into a power strip. To keep your home safe, always ...