How much time do you spend thinking about extension cords? Probably not much … but did you know they’re one of the biggest hidden home dangers? Extension cords bring power from where it is, such as a ...

Extension cords typically have one male end and one female end. However, on sites like Amazon, you might come across cables that have male connectors on both ends. These cables are extremely unsafe to ...

I read than unless the UPS is directly connected to the wall the warranty is voided. Why? I'm connecting the UPS through a heavy duty appliance extension cord. Installing a new outlet in the office ...

The extension-cord arrangement that feels tidy and “under control” in your living room or home office is often the one that heats up fastest. When you stack power strips, coil cords, and plug in a few ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

The convenience of extension cords can't be ignored. Does the cord on that new nightstand lamp not quite reach the bedroom outlet? Naturally, you reach for an extension cord. The same goes when it ...

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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 ...

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