Cold temperatures are setting in across Michigan, with some areas expected to see their first snowfall this weekend, which may lead many Michiganders to pull their space heaters out of the closet.

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 ...

As temperatures drop throughout the country, some people might be breaking out their space heaters for added warmth in their homes. That’s led many people to share warnings about space heaters on ...

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 ...

No matter how big or small your home is, it always seems like there aren't enough outlets. Extension cords and power strips can feel like a quick fix, making it easier to plug in all your devices. But ...

*When outlets are limited, it’s tempting to use extension cords and power strips to plug in all your devices. However, for certain appliances, this quick fix can pose a serious fire hazard. As CNET ...

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.

Every year, electric extension cords cause about 4,000 trips to hospital emergency rooms, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. The misuse of electric extension cords and power ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently disclosed in a nationwide survey that about 76,000 workers are disabled due to serious shock and burn injuries every year. Almost every process in any office ...