The extension-cord arrangement that feels tidy and “under control” in your living room or home office is often the one that ...

For many of us, extension cords are an essential piece of equipment in our homes. Because you don’t always have an outlet exactly where you need it to run this thing or that device, extension cords ...

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 ...

Heavy-duty appliances overload cords, leading to dangerous overheating and fire risks. Appliances over 1,800 watts need a dedicated wall outlet for safety. Daisy-chaining extension cords is a major ...

Extension cords are generally a safe solution for running power to electronics that are too far from the nearest wall outlet. But the operative word here is "electronics," which is not as ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Extension cords have a plethora of uses — as long as those uses revolve around increasing the length of an electronic device's power cord.

When the power goes out and a portable generator roars to life, the weak link in your setup is often not the machine, but the ...

Corin Cesaric is a Flex Editor at CNET. She received her bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Before joining CNET, she covered crime at People Magazine and ...