Extension cords promise a quick fix when an outlet is just out of reach, but the wrong “upgrade” can quietly turn that ...

When the lights go out, the way you string together a few cords can quietly decide whether your home stays safely powered or ...

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*When outlets are limited, it’s tempting to use extension cords and power strips to plug in all your devices. However, for certain appliances, this quick fix can pose a serious fire hazard. As CNET ...

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a protective covering for extension cord connections to help prevent water induction and short circuits," said an inventor, from ...

Male-to-male extension cords, sometimes called suicide or widowmaker cords, are dangerous extension cords that can kill or injure you. People sometimes use them during a power outage to feed ...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Never before have so many OPPD customers lost power in one storm. In many cases, the tree and debris clean-up has brought neighbors closer together. One neighborhood near 90th and ...