When working with lighting projects, low-voltage systems, or household extension applications, choosing the right electrical ...

Though they all plug in to help power your devices, extension cords aren't interchangeable. One of the biggest extension cord mistakes you can make is using the wrong gauge for the power level you ...

Extension cords are fine for everyday gadgets, but using them with some appliances - especially in colder weather - can be ...

You've likely used an extension cord before, but did you do so safely? You may not have realized, but there are several common extension cord mistakes people make everyday. Some of these mistakes can ...

SPOKANE, Wash. - An extension cord. It can be a handy, temporary way to place electrical equipment wherever you'd like it. But when used improperly, extension cords can cause fire, injury, even death.

Size really does matter - at least when it comes to matching portable or towable generators to the tools on the job, and the extension cords used to connect them. "Contractors may not be optimally ...

My neighbour has an electric vehicle. He parks it in his driveway and uses a 50-foot [15-metre] extension cord to charge it from a plug on the outside of the house. Is that safe? I know from using ...