Last week, when a British public safety group noted that up to 75 percent of plug-in car owners there had used an extension cord to plug in their cars, we thought the problem was likely more ...

– To unplug an extension cord, grasp the body of the extension-cord plug at the wall socket. Pulling on the cord will eventually damage the wires.

Extension cords and power strips are typically safe for everyday electronics, but they can become hazardous when used with ...

3 in 1 Inputs European Plug Adapter: This adapters for European outlets accept the standard N American 2 or 3 prong flat pin plug, max capacity up to 2500 watt (max 250 Volt, 10 A); Dual USB ports ...

Despite how tempting — almost necessary — it might feel to use an extension cord with an air conditioner or space heater, these are both things you absolutely should not do that with.

Extension cords help outlet-powered devices with short cords reach a receptacle. Unfortunately, the amount of power they supply can vary from a direct wall outlet. Here are the 5 things you should ...