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.

Using extension leads can be a fire hazard if multiple high-powered appliances are plugged in together because it can cause the extension lead to overheat and ignite. Here are three items that should ...

This "durable" ultra-slim plug is only 0.35 inches thick, making it easy to slide behind furniture without being noticed. This power strip turns one outlet into six AC outlets, allowing you to charge ...

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 ...

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 ...

A typical workstation requires multiple outlets. You need one for your laptop. One for your phone. One for your printer. One for a source of light. The list is endless, and there’s nothing more ...

As temperatures drop throughout the country, some people might be breaking out their space heaters for added warmth in their homes. That’s led many people to share warnings about space heaters on ...