Home extension cords are great for certain devices, but an electrician warns against using them on these seven things.

Did you know different extension cords have different uses? Here's what you need to know about the different gauges.

Another reason not to use an extension cord as a permanent solution is that it should never be covered by carpets or furniture, as this increases the risk of overheating and starting a fire.

This extension cord combines power and mobility with its 12-gauge size and 50-foot length. Its light-up end is especially useful in dark workspaces. The cord remains flexible even after being ...

A cross between an extension cord and an outlet cover, it looks like a solid faceplate -- the kind you would use to cover an unused electrical box -- with a cable running out the bottom to a three ...

HEWITT, Texas — Three people were displaced following a structure fire in Hewitt Sunday night, which fire officials believe was caused by a small extension cord charging a device on a bed. Hewitt Fire ...

Before joining CNET, she covered crime at People Magazine and national and international news at NBC Local Television Stations. "A lot of people don't have knowledge of extension cords," Martinez ...

Using the wrong extension cord can be dangerous. They can melt or overheat and cause a fire, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. To prevent this, it’s important to buy the ...