Extension cords are so common in modern homes that you barely notice them, especially when they are tucked neatly behind ...

Here are some tips on how to keep your child safe from electrocution from electrical outlets or extension wires. A two-year-old boy from Quezon City died from electrocution recently after sticking a ...

If you regularly use power tools, electric landscaping equipment, or need to power an appliance from a faraway outlet, an extension cord or two comes in handy. These useful accessories extend the ...

It's a pesky downside to the miraculous tech-driven world we live in: The more gadgets we own, the more unsightly cables and cords we have dangling, tangling and winding around our homes. If there ...

Extension cords offer convenience but pose risks when misused with high-wattage appliances. Experts warn against plugging air fryers, microwaves, space heaters, refrigerators, and air conditioners ...

While standard receptacles typically use three wires -- hot, neutral and ground -- you'll occasionally find 2-prong outlets in older homes. Since this type of outlet lacks a ground connection, the ...

Q: When I plugged my cell phone charger into a kitchen outlet, my phone didn’t start charging as it normally does—rather, it seemed that this one electrical outlet was not working. Is there something ...