According to an electrician, using extension cords or power strips with appliances that contain heating elements can pose a ...

Larger appliances can be fire threats when used with extension cords or power strips. Learn which ones need their own outlets.

Take proper precautions with electronics and never plug these household appliances into an extension cord. Doing so could mean a major fire hazard.

Extension cords are generally a safe solution for running ... And the following are seven household devices you'll definitely want to connect directly to an outlet. Refrigerators don't have ...

A 29-year-old Seattle mother told police that she beat her 14-year-old son to death with an extension cord because he didn't ...