EXTENSION leads are helpful pieces of kit – but there are certain devices you must avoid plugging into them. A pretty good ...

If you've seen a power cord with two male ends, you may have just thought it was an oddity. But this so-called suicide cable ...

Standard American outlets have at least two slots. The left slot is the neutral slot, and the right slot is the hot slot.

Summer will soon be in full swing, and if you're blasting the AC to keep cool, there's one safety tip you can't afford to ...

If you're blasting the AC to keep cool, there's one safety tip you can't afford to ignore: Never plug your air conditioner into an extension cord or power strip. It might seem like a harmless ...

Plugging multiple devices into one extension cord is to be avoided, especially if they require a lot of power. "Don’t plug multiple high-powered devices into the same cord," says Worthington.

We consulted with Conforth about proper and safe extension cord usage—including what not to plug into an extension cord. Justin Cornforth is the founder of Ace Home Co. Improper use of ...

A rule of thumb is to never plug extension cords into any device with a heating element, an experienced electrician tells CNET.

Summer will soon be in full swing, and if you're blasting the AC to keep cool, there's one safety tip you can't afford to ignore: Never plug your air conditioner into an extension cord.