Extension cords and power strips are generally safe for home and office electronics, but they can pose risks for certain ...

Plugging certain items into an extension cord can cause them to overheat, and may even cause a house fire. In fact, Electrical Safety Foundation International (EFSI) says an annual 3,300 home ...

According to the National Fire Protection Association space heaters are one of the leading causes of fires in U.S. homes. I teamed up with the Waco Fire Department to try ...

Although refrigerators use less power -- about 300 to 800 watts -- than some other kitchen appliances, they're still not ...

A small white electrical cord is plugged into a tangled mess of an orange extension cord - Bgwalker/Getty Images ...

Despite their relatively small size, toasters consume significant energy and can be a fire hazard when plugged into extension cords. Toaster ovens are larger and require even more power ...

Although they range in wattage based on size, large air fryers can draw up to 2,000 watts, making them a major fire hazard if they're attached to an extension cord. If you don't have counter space ...