That’s why anyone who buys a generator should be well-versed on how to safely operate them. It’s important to remember that ...

KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis talked with fire officials about her generator and the common mistakes people make with generators that could be deadly. You want to know what you’re buying, and the only ...

Plugging extension cords into other extension cords is another huge "no" in the electrical world. This practice, called " ...

Extension cords provide power to devices when their own cable is too short to reach an outlet. This makes it easier to use gadgets across the room or tap into an outdoor receptacle. However, extension ...

It's tempting to power your whole house and recharge electronics with a generator during an emergency, but that can put you and your gear in danger.

Using an extension cord in the kitchen can often be a bad idea, especially if you don't follow the proper safety guidelines.

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 ...

Extension cords are fine for small devices, but certain appliances can be dangerous to use with them, particularly in cold weather.

Last week’s winter storm left hundreds of thousands of people across the United States without power, as it hit the country less than a week into the season. And with the Farmers’ Almanac extended ...

Consumers should immediately stop using male-to-male extension cords, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which said that the products can cause electrocution, fires, and carbon ...