When in need of an extension cord in the office or at home, it's imperative to know that just because a particular cord is long enough, it's not necessarily the right one for the job. Many erroneously ...

So much of what we use these days runs off of electricity which is why it's important to have extension cords that are working properly and in good shape. Mike Wilson with Any Hour Services showed ...

Every year, hardware stores get requests for male-to-male electrical cords, mostly from people who have strung their Christmas lights backwards, leaving the female end of the cord near the electrical ...

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 ...

SPOKANE, Wash. - An extension cord. It can be a handy, temporary way to place electrical equipment wherever you'd like it. But when used improperly, extension cords can cause fire, injury, even death.

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Powering our appliances and other devices at home, school, or work is now made easier thanks to the electrical extension cord. It serves as an annex that will connect the plug to an electrical outlet.

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