Using the wrong extension cord can be dangerous. They can melt or overheat and cause a fire, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. To prevent this, it’s important to buy the right ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Extension cords have a plethora of uses — as long as those uses revolve around increasing the length of an electronic device's power cord.

In a world where many things are powered by electricity, a remotely placed wall outlet can be an inconvenience. While an extension cord is a quick fix to this issue, there are certain situations when ...