This extension cord combines power and mobility with its 12-gauge size and 50-foot length. Its light-up end is especially useful in dark workspaces. The cord remains flexible even after being ...

However, not everything is appropriate to use with an extension cord. Some appliances and household electrical equipment ...

While many of us rely on them for everything from holiday lights to home office setups, few consider their potential hazards. In fact, extension cords are not meant to be permanent fixes.

"A lot of people don't have knowledge of extension cords," says Paul Martinez, owner of Electrified NYC, in Brooklyn, New York. "If extension cords are 14-gauge and you're running an appliance ...