Based on federal safety guidelines, we outline four important but easy steps to ensure the safe operation of your portable ...

Male-to-male extension cords, sometimes called suicide or widowmaker cords, are dangerous extension cords that can kill or injure you. People sometimes use them during a power outage to feed ...

Using a generator in the aftermath of a storm can be deadly if it isn't done right. Here's how to use them safely.

Both provide electricity during an outage—the choice comes down to convenience, price, and powerA portable generator (left) ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Think about what you plan on using your generator for, as well as where you’ll be ...

This four-prong, 25-ft. generator extension cord is suited for a variety of applications, including transfer switches and generators. Three-pole, four-wire grounding cable with 7,500W maximum power ...

Electrical extension cords are tremendously useful for powering devices when your gadget’s power cord isn’t long enough to reach an electrical outlet. Normal extension cords have a so-called male plug ...

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to "immediately" stop using and dispose of certain extension cords sold on Amazon because they pose several safety hazards. The ...

Avoid fire hazards at home by keeping appliances plugged into a dedicated wall outlet and not an extension cord.

Electrical problems stemming from the use of numerous space heaters powered by a generator and overloaded extension cords were likely to blame for a house fire late Friday in Central Lubbock, ...