For cords damaged near the middle, cut out the damaged section to make two shorter cords. For cords damaged near either end, cut off the plug and damaged section from that end only. Remove about two ...

Although toasters are smaller kitchen appliances, they use a lot of energy and can also pose a fire threat if connected to an ...

Recently, one of our Mother Earth News editors asked if it would be possible to repair an electrical cord on an iron. The plug had torn away from the cord. This is an easy and low-cost repair. So we ...

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 ...