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The holidays are on the way, and with them come the inevitable battle for wall outlets and power strips, waged by indoor/outdoor lights and other electrical-powered decorations. Each outlet becomes a ...

Dear readers: Madeline Bost commented on a recent column from a leading vacuum manufacturer warning about using extension cords on vacuum cleaners. Her question: "Why are the vacuum-cleaner cords and ...

In a world where many things are powered by electricity, a remotely placed wall outlet can be an inconvenience. While an extension cord is a quick fix to this issue, there are certain situations when ...

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 ...

The extension cord corner that looks tidy in your living room or home office can quietly turn into a heat trap that stresses wiring and raises the odds of a fire. When you coil cords tightly, bury ...

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