KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis talked with fire officials about her generator and the common mistakes people make with generators that could be deadly. You want to know what you’re buying, and the only ...

During the fall and winter, windstorms can knock out power for thousands of people in the Puget Sound area for hours and ...

Extension cords provide power to devices when their own cable is too short to reach an outlet. This makes it easier to use gadgets across the room or tap into an outdoor receptacle. However, extension ...

Heavy-duty appliances overload cords, leading to dangerous overheating and fire risks. Appliances over 1,800 watts need a dedicated wall outlet for safety. Daisy-chaining extension cords is a major ...

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 ...

Extension cords typically have one male end and one female end. However, on sites like Amazon, you might come across cables that have male connectors on both ends. These cables are extremely unsafe to ...

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 ...

In the deepest cold of winter, using a space heater wisely instead of your home furnace or heat pump can save you money on your utility bill. But you should exercise caution with such powerful ...

An electrical engineer is warning consumers that not all generators are created equal, and many of the smaller, cheaper ones ...

But getting a portable generator up and running ... do with extension cords. That’s why it’s best to shop for a generator before you really need one. It gives you time to get familiar with the model, ...