KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis talked with fire officials about her generator and the common mistakes people make with generators that could be deadly. You want to know what you’re buying, and the only ...

Portable generators are not hard to use, but can be dangerous if you don’t consider these important safety guidelines.

Male-to-male extension cords, sometimes called suicide or widowmaker cords, are dangerous extension cords that can kill or injure you. People sometimes use them during a power outage to feed ...

Using the wrong extension cord can be dangerous. They can melt or overheat and cause a fire, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. To prevent this, it’s important to buy the right ...

Extension cords are both a necessity and -- and least, when it comes to the way we use them -- a terrible idea. We have very precise, some would argue overly guarded, regulations about the electrical ...

Before using an extension cord, make sure you're using it safely and within its specifications. Refrain from using extension cords to power devices and appliances with significant power demands. Don't ...

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.

Extension cords provide a convenient method of bringing temporary AC power to a device that is not located near a power outlet. If not used properly, extension cords can lead to electrical shock ...