Whether you live in a cramped apartment or a house with plenty of space, everyone needs more outlets. An extension cord can be an easy way to ensure you can plug everything in. However, a variety of ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Extension cords have a plethora of uses — as long as those uses revolve around increasing the length of an electronic device's power cord.

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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 ...

With the ever-increasing number of electronic devices in our households, we are almost always looking for power outlets, either to charge our iPhones, connect computer peripherals, plug in tools, or ...

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