Air fryers are great for quickly cooking and warming food, including full meals and side dishes, but it's not a good idea to attach them to an extension cord or power strip. Although they range in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A small white electrical cord is plugged into a tangled mess of an orange extension cord - Bgwalker/Getty Images Chances are you ...

While some devices are OK to leave plugged in when you head out for work or school, others should always be unplugged when ...

Exercise caution if you're low on outlets and relying on extension cords. Not all devices are safe to connect this way, and the wrong combination can lead to overheating or even fire hazards. Even ...

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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 ...

Chances are you have at least one extension cord in your house, but you might use it incorrectly. Plugging certain items into ...