Avoid fire hazards at home by keeping appliances plugged into a dedicated wall outlet and not an extension cord.

Though they all plug in to help power your devices, extension cords aren't interchangeable. One of the biggest extension cord mistakes you can make is using the wrong gauge for the power level you ...

Using the wrong extension cord can be dangerous. They can melt or overheat and cause a fire, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. To prevent this, it’s important to buy the right ...