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

No matter how many wall outlets you have in your home, chances are there aren’t enough (especially if you've got an older house) and you’re going to need an extension cord or two. And that opens you ...

Carbon monoxide from generators kill dozens of people in the U.S. each year. Here's how to use one safely.Most ...

Using the wrong extension cord can be dangerous. They can melt or overheat and cause a fire, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. To prevent this, it’s important to buy the right ...

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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.

Despite so many electronics these days being designed around wireless use (even if they inevitably require charging via some sort of wired connection), there are still plenty of devices that will need ...

Corin Cesaric is a Flex Editor at CNET. She received her bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Before joining CNET, she covered crime at People Magazine and ...

Extension cords offer convenience but pose risks when misused with high-wattage appliances. Experts warn against plugging air fryers, microwaves, space heaters, refrigerators, and air conditioners ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville is under a local state of emergency as Hurricane Idalia approaches Florida’s Gulf Coast. The city is asking everyone to prepare now before the storm makes landfall.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The arrival of colder weather in Arkansas brings up the old debate over what number on the thermostat is the most comfortable yet affordable— but it also means the risk of a home ...