As heatwaves continue to break all-time records, staying indoors with an air conditioner becomes one of modern life's greatest blessings. However, that blessing might quickly turn into a nightmare if ...
The weather is already heating up and summer will soon be in full swing. If you're blasting the AC to keep cool, there's one safety tip you can't afford to ignore: Never plug your air conditioner into ...
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 ...
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.
Regarding indispensable household items, the extension cord ranks pretty high on the list. They are wonderfully handy for connecting household items to faraway wall outlets and can be a lifesaver when ...
If it's getting cold enough to use a space heater where you live, be sure to keep it out of an extension cord. If you live in an older house or apartment, it's not always easy to find enough wall ...
Heavy-duty appliances overload cords, leading to dangerous overheating and fire risks. Appliances over 1,800 watts need a dedicated wall outlet for safety. Daisy-chaining extension cords is a major ...
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 ...
If you live in an older house or apartment, it's not always easy to find enough wall plugs, especially with the number of appliances and devices we use these days. For certain products, extension ...