"I have nothing but praise for this power bar! It is super compact, incredibly easy to use and so handy for organizing multiple devices." ...

House fires that start with a single overloaded cord rarely look dramatic at first. A warm plug, a faint plastic smell, a power strip tucked behind a sofa or under a desk, and suddenly a convenience ...

Heavy-duty appliances overload cords, leading to dangerous overheating and fire risks. Appliances over 1,800 watts need a dedicated wall outlet for safety. Daisy-chaining extension cords is a major ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Every household has different organizing challenges. Sometimes people have too many clothes, books or toys and not enough space for them. Other times, kitchen cabinets aren’t properly organized, or a ...

The holidays are on the way, and with them come the inevitable battle for wall outlets and power strips, waged by indoor/outdoor lights and other electrical-powered decorations. Each outlet becomes a ...

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

Town of Beloit Fire Department Capt. Rich Tippelt is urging residents to use caution with multi-plug extension cords and adapters. The best policy, he said, is to avoid buying the items and to use ...