Don't overload power strips; always use wall outlets for high-wattage items. Unplug or turn off power strips when not in use. Buy high-quality power strips with surge protection. Most household ...

To keep your home safe, always plug large appliances into wall plugs.

Faithful readers will recall I’ve written on this subject in the past. Today, with proof that “teaching teaches the teacher,” we expand on things we should never plug into a power strip. Whether you ...

Avoiding plugging in large appliances like fridges, freezers, dishwashers, and disposals. Important appliances, like sump pumps, heaters, and air conditioners, should have a dedicated outlet.

I have a small dorm fridge, but the place where I want/need/can only put it requires me to plug it into a generic power strip.<BR><BR>The "Compact Refrigerator" is rated: 120V, 60Hz (AC), 15 ...

Power strips are incredibly convenient. They let us plug in multiple devices at once and often save us from electrical headaches. But according to experts, using them the wrong way can turn them into ...

Welp, it finally happened. I was deep in the throes of a complex edit when I heard a crackling noise. It was faint at first… ...

ROCKLAND (CBS) -- A firefighter was injured while working to put out flames that were sparked by an "overloaded power strip" early Monday morning. The fire broke out around 3 a.m. at the Kelliher ...

I have an older APC Back-UPS Pro 1000, and all of the outlets are surge-protected. Due to a lack of nearby wall outlets and awkwardly shaped power bricks, I need more outlets. Can I attach a power ...

Power strips may seem like the perfect solution for connecting multiple devices at the same time, but the truth is they are ...