When the lights go out, the way you string together a few cords can quietly decide whether your home stays safely powered or ...

When in need of an extension cord in the office or at home, it's imperative to know that just because a particular cord is long enough, it's not necessarily the right one for the job. Many erroneously ...

Extension cords are so common in modern homes that you barely notice them, especially when they are tucked neatly behind ...

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 ...

Electricity is an essential part of our lives. However, it has the potential to cause great harm. Electrical systems function almost indefinitely, if properly installed and not overloaded or ...

This time of year, I find myself thinking about fire — and not a cozy one in the hearth. I’m talking about the fire that can come with overloaded or frayed electrical cords. I’m reminded of this for ...

Here are some tips on how to keep your child safe from electrocution from electrical outlets or extension wires. A two-year-old boy from Quezon City died from electrocution recently after sticking a ...

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It's a pesky downside to the miraculous tech-driven world we live in: The more gadgets we own, the more unsightly cables and cords we have dangling, tangling and winding around our homes. If there ...