HOMEOWNERS may be using their power strips and surge protectors wrong without even realizing it. One of the most dangerous ...

An experienced electrician explains which household items should never be plugged into power strips due to fire and ...

When living in a house or apartment that is lacking in usable outlets, an extension cord frequently becomes a tenant’s best friend. Americans tend to use the terms “surge protector,” “extension cord,” ...

We all have those moments. Your phone needs charging, your laptop is dying, and you realize you're out of outlets. So you ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The arrival of colder weather in Arkansas brings up the old debate over what number on the thermostat is the most comfortable yet affordable— but it also means the risk of a home ...

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of 12,000 indoor and outdoor extension cords and power strips due to a fire hazard. The items, manufactured by Howard Berger Co.

Liquids and electrical outlets don’t mix, but few power strips are built to withstand even an everyday water or coffee spill. Wet Circuits is a water-resistant strip that won’t short-circuit or leak ...

When a power strip feels warm under your hand, it is not just a quirk of modern electronics, it is a signal about how hard ...

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