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

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

my phone didn’t start charging—the electrical outlet was not working. Is there something I can do to fix the outlet myself, or should I call an electrician? A: A power outlet not working is ...

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 ...