Extension cords are fine for small devices, but certain appliances can be dangerous to use with them, particularly in cold weather.

Power strips are convenient when you’re short on wall outlets, but there are some things you should never plug into one.

Firefighters have ruled it accidental, saying it was likely started by an overloaded circuit from plugging in heating devices ...

As families begin putting up their festive decorations, many will rely on extension leads to power Christmas lights and ...

For most people today, the lines between work and play, as well as the hours we allocate to each, have become blurred beyond recognition. Many find themselves burning the midnight oil at home juggling ...

It's easy to plug too many devices into too few sockets, particularly when using extension leads and USB ports. Here's how to plug in devices and charge phones and laptops safely Overloading your plug ...

Overloading plug sockets, daisy-chaining leads and charging devices on beds while working from home could lead to a rise in electrical fires, experts warn. Unsafe electrical set-ups can be putting ...

PETALING JAYA: It’s a burning issue in Malaysia – at least 2,000 fires caused by short circuits happened last year, destroying hundreds of homes and causing millions in losses. It was the highest ...