Check each circuit by flipping the switch to the “off” position, then to the “gen” position. The lights or appliances on the ...

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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 ...

Extension cords should only be used with electronics, an electrician warns. As the temperature drops across the US, you may turn to a space heater to keep warm, but if you're thinking about plugging ...

During the fall and winter, windstorms can knock out power for thousands of people in the Puget Sound area for hours and sometimes days. Do you know how to use a generator? Properly using a generator ...

For all those users, who need to download large sample files for testing purposes from time to time, this native feature of Windows 11/10 is surely very useful. Instead of searching the internet to ...

A detached garage at a home on the 500 block of South Edison Street went up in flames Thursday afternoon. Investigators are eyeing an extension cord and outlet as the possible cause of the blaze, but ...

What determines the right generator size for your home when the power goes out? According to a HelloNation article, it is not ...

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there could be an improved way to ensure extension cords are readily available if needed throughout the home," said an inventor, from Akron, Ohio, ...

Cleary advises homeowners to think about generator capacity in two ways: essential coverage and whole-home coverage. Essential coverage powers only key circuits, such as heating, lighting, and ...

While there is still no word on what caused a fatal fire in an apartment complex in San Rafael, city records show that the property had a history of inoperable smoke alarms and other fire safety ...