Mike said it's a good idea to check your cords and make sure they aren't damaged at least once a year. Now damage doesn’t mean you have to throw it out, but by checking it you can make sure you ...

Do you ever take a power tool outside and think, “Is this safe?” Maybe it’s a rainy afternoon and you’re rushing to finish a ...

Extension Cords Aren't Meant For Appliances Like Space Heaters, And It's Not Worth The Risk The big problem with extension cords is that people use them for appliances and devices (see: space ...

Cord cover / Source: Electriduct If you can't get your hands on a cord cover yet and need a quick fix, you can simply move the furniture in your house. to serve as a barrier between your kids and the ...

Tim Hodnicki, master electrician at Electrical Experts, explains that this high power draw can overload an extension cord, which may not be rated for the power load. He warns that overloading an ...

Gauge and Distance -- Any electrical cord, extension or otherwise, contains an inner metal conducting wire, which carries electrical current from one end to the other.