An electrician explains why plugging certain high-powered appliances into extension cords can cause dangerous fire hazards.

We’re coming into the time of year when most households will be using more extension cords than usual. There are dozens of rules associated with the proper use of extension cords, but hardly anyone ...

Always plug your AC unit into a dedicated wall outlet. With scorching temperatures rolling across the Northeast and Midwest, many have been running their AC units nonstop to combat the heat. If you ...

Several dozen vehicles go up in flames each winter in Manitoba due to a faulty extension cord or corroded block heater plugs, according to Manitoba Public Insurance fire experts. As we navigate ...

Corin Cesaric is a Flex Editor at CNET. She received her bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Before joining CNET, she covered crime at People Magazine and ...

Extension cords are generally a safe solution for running power to electronics that are too far from the nearest wall outlet. But the operative word here is "electronics," which is not as ...

Examine the cord to find the damage and determine the best course of action. Cut the damaged part away using a wire stripper or cutting pliers. For cords damaged near the middle, cut out the damaged ...

DETROIT (Reuters) -- General Motors said on Thursday it will replace the 120-volt charging cords for most Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid cars. The exchange affects all 2011 model plug-in electric ...