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

Power strips can be helpful, especially in areas that don't have a lot of available outlets. However, you never want to plug ...

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

CHICAGO — With the holiday season in full swing, lights and decorations are appearing on homes and businesses across Chicagoland. But without careful planning, the added electrical load could increase ...

Extension cords or power strips can prove handy in powering multiple gadgets at once, however, avoid plugging toasters, power ...

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 ...

You probably already know how to reset a circuit breaker, but what about your kids or baby-sitter? Use this tutorial to show ...

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Fire officials are reminding residents to use extension cords safely and have working smoke alarms after a fire that started with an overloaded power strip. Holyoke elementary ...

When the two plugs in a wall outlet simply aren’t enough to power the lights and gadgets needed to run a modern household, most people turn to power strips to fulfill the demand for electricity. It’s ...