Fix It Homestead on MSN

The one extension cord upgrade that makes overheating more likely

Extension cords promise a quick fix when an outlet is just out of reach, but the wrong “upgrade” can quietly turn that ...
Fix It Homestead on MSN

The extension cord problem that shows up every winter, and how to stop overheating outlets

Every winter, you ask more of your outlets and extension cords than at any other time of year, piling on space heaters, ...
CNET

Holiday Safety Alert: Never Plug Space Heaters or These 6 Other Devices Into Extension Cords

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 ...
CNET

An Expert Warns: Never Plug Space Heaters or These 6 Other Items Into Extension Cords

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 ...
ZDNet

7 appliances you shouldn't plug into extension cords (including space heaters) - here's why

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 ...
SlashGear

10 Common Extension Cord Mistakes You Should Avoid

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When moving into a new house or apartment, one of the first things you should do is check where all the outlets are. It'll help guide you as ...