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 ...

GFCIs and extension cords with built-in GFCI protection can be purchased at hardware stores, do-ityourself centers, and other locations that sell electrical equipment. Regardless of GFCI use, ...

That’s why anyone who buys a generator should be well-versed on how to safely operate them. It’s important to remember that generators are powered by internal combustion engines and output a ...

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 ...

Consumers should immediately stop using male-to-male extension cords, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which said that the products can cause electrocution, fires, and carbon ...

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 ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Portable generators are useful for a lot of things, from providing power during camping trips to ...