Surge protectors have been documented to start house fires when they wear out. Here's how long they last and why your weather ...

Yours probably won't blow up, but your electronics could suffer from old surge protectors -- and it may depend on the weather ...

Compared to individual power surge protectors, a whole-home solution is likely to cost more but provides blanket protection ...

Power strips and surge protectors are necessities these days. You need them, simply put, because there’s so much tech in your home that requires power. And in specific areas — for example, in your ...

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Surge protectors stand between you and an electrical disaster. Power surges are more common than you may realize and if you have sensitive electrical equipment, it’s important to make sure it stays ...

While April showers can bring May flowers, March usually brings unexpected snowstorms, ice storms, occasional thunderstorms, and if you’re really unlucky, those dreaded derechos. And, if you’re not ...

Which is the better way to power your devices? Power strips and surge protectors both supply electricity to multiple devices, but they differ in their safety features. A surge protector is designed to ...