Power strips are a common and convenient way to provide additional sockets, but experts warn that there are certain household ...

Larger appliances can be fire threats when used with extension cords or power strips. Learn which ones need their own outlets.

According to an electrician, using extension cords or power strips with appliances that contain heating elements can pose a ...

Simply plug your existing 'dumb' appliance (like a fan or stick lamp) into this go-between device and attach it to a power outlet. The smart plug will become discoverable so that you can link it ...

Extension cords are manufactured with a maximum capacity to handle electrical current ... same as a standard wall outlet in the US. When an appliance demands more power than the extension cord ...