A relatively new device developed by a Maryland-based company can prevent devastating home electrical fires — and many ...

Understand the limits of your home's electrical system before going all "Clark Griswold" with your outdoor holiday lights.

Do not consider extension cords part of your home's electrical system—use them only for temporary situations. A frayed or cracked cord could cause a shock or fire. Replace old and damaged ...

For extra heat in the winter months, you might rely on space heaters —but are they safe to use? Though space heaters provide ...

Be sure to inspect them for any frayed cords or broken bulbs, as these can pose a fire hazard. To decrease your risk of ...

Kinked, cut, cracked or frayed electrical cords are in danger of overheating or sparking. This can give you an electrical shock or cause a fire. Prevent damage to electrical cords by keeping them ...

He issued a stark reminder, he said: "Damaged or frayed cords can lead to short circuits, causing your clothes airer to overheat and potentially cause a fire." He also pointed out that too much ...

There have been a lot of Amazon Kindles over the years. Interestingly, only three of them support wireless charging. Find out ...

Have some old tools that aren't working like they used to? Use these 10 tips to restore your old tools to good-as-new ...

Consumer Reports experts share some critical safety tipsBefore you buy a space heater, make sure it carries a safety ...

But if your first thought is to solve the problem with an extension cord, think again. "A lot of people don't have knowledge of extension cords," Paul Martinez, owner of Electrified NYC ...