Extension cords are fine for small devices, but certain appliances can be dangerous to use with them, particularly in cold weather.

Extension cords or power strips can prove handy in powering multiple gadgets at once, however, avoid plugging toasters, power ...

Using an extension cord in the kitchen can often be a bad idea, especially if you don't follow the proper safety guidelines.

Extension cords provide power to devices when their own cable is too short to reach an outlet. This makes it easier to use gadgets across the room or tap into an outdoor receptacle. However, extension ...

There's a time limit for how long you should be using an extension cord. It's not a permanent solution and misusing one could ...

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10:38, Thu, Dec 19, 2024 Updated: 10:39, Thu, Dec 19, 2024 Households up and down the UK have been busting out the extension cables this week as Christmas lights, decorations and the usual cookers, ...

A Chaddesden teenager has had a lucky escape after a plug in her room caught fire. Her grandmother has warned of the danger posed by overloading extension plugs after the frightening experience. Bev ...