MERRILL, Wis. (WSAW) - Extension cords can extend your holiday cheer, but can also be dangerous if misused. The Merrill Fire Department is sharing its tips on how to make sure your home is safe for ...

Regarding the recent hint suggesting we plug in extension cords behind heavy pieces of furniture for future use. This can be a serious safety hazard if proper precautions are not taken. Any such cords ...

Identifying GFCI use with extension cords is one of the best and easiest steps when inspecting a job site for safety. Any construction work site is full of potentially dangerous situations. OSHA ...

Every winter, you ask more of your outlets and extension cords than at any other time of year, piling on space heaters, ...

AN extension cord can be a handy, temporary way to place electrical equipment wherever you'd like it. But if used improperly, extension cords can cause fire and injury, or even death. The U.S.

Every time I see an extension cord, I am reminded of a friend whose first home office was a TV snack table and a desktop computer with a power cord tautly stretched across the bedroom to the ...

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 ...

Extension cords provide a convenient method of bringing temporary AC power to a device that is not located near a power outlet. If not used properly, extension cords can lead to electrical shock ...

Steve Spratt is the president/founder of HPS Palo Alto Inc Home Preservation Services and of Homepreservationmanual.com, a comprehensive and easy to use online manual for your home. His professional ...

The extension cord corner that looks tidy in your living room or home office can quietly turn into a heat trap that stresses ...