Although toasters are smaller kitchen appliances, they use a lot of energy and can also pose a fire threat if connected to an extension cord or power strip. Toaster ovens need even more power to ...

Extension cords are manufactured with a maximum capacity to handle electrical current, which is determined by the size or ...

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 ...

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?

Corin Cesaric is a Flex Editor at CNET. She received her bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Before joining CNET, she covered crime at People Magazine and ...

If you live in an older house or apartment, it's not always easy to find enough wall plugs, especially with the number of appliances and devices we use these days. For certain products, extension ...

A portable generator can be a godsend when the power goes out during a severe storm to keep essential appliances and home ...

I love a good themed shot: colorful layers, wild flavors, and maybe a little chaos. So I made a generator that lets you design your own, whether it’s superhero-inspired, pop culture–themed, or just ...

Specialized connective tissue cells regulate inflammation and prevent formation of scar tissue, enabling nerve fibers to regrow in zebrafish following spinal cord injury. The findings could offer a ...

What it says: “With no increase in any county tax, shall the county’s existing 0.15% open space sales and use tax be extended in perpetuity for the purposes of acquiring, improving, managing, and ...