Too short and the extension cord fails to fulfill its purpose. For outdoor cords, the sweet spot was 50 feet, while 20 feet was ideal for indoor cords. Construction: Extension cords take abuse.

There are indoor, outdoor and indoor/outdoor options to choose from, so go for the extension cord that suits your needs. If you plan to use it outside, make sure to buy one that is waterproof and ...

This short extension cord, a half foot, has a "pass-through" on the back of the cord's plug that allows something else to be plugged into it. It's $5 at The Home Depot. The holidays are on the way ...

I found one at The Home Depot for $5. If you Google "short extension cord" (without the quotes), you'll find others — some priced below $5. But The Home Depot one has a feature that others may lack.

L-com, an Infinite Electronics brand and a supplier of wired and wireless connectivity products, has just added a new line of indoor and outdoor NEMA extension cords to its extensive power cord ...

6-ft 12/3 Heavy Duty 3-Outlet Lighted SJTW Indoor / Outdoor Yellow Extension Cord by Watt's Wire - Short 6' 12-Gauge Grounded 15-Amp Power-Cord (6 Foot 12-Awg Yellow) ...

"Even if they look fine, they can crack or short out," Ryan Gregor, owner and head electrician at RCG Electrical, says. "I’ve had to replace cords that stopped working after just one season outdoors ...

This red, white, and blue extension cord has lit-up ends, so you’ll see where it’s plugged in, even in dark cellars and attics, or outdoors at night. At 15 amps and 125V, it’s UL-certified ...

Hodnicki explains how standard indoor cords are not built to withstand moisture or the temperature fluctuations that can cause insulation to break down. He warns that using an indoor extension ...