Today is the day for power. Amazon is throwing a one-day sale on Belkin power strips and surge protectors Remove non-product link until midnight tonight. If you need to improve your power situation ...

House fires that start with a single overloaded cord rarely look dramatic at first. A warm plug, a faint plastic smell, a power strip tucked behind a sofa or under a desk, and suddenly a convenience ...

Don't overload power strips; always use wall outlets for high-wattage items. Unplug or turn off power strips when not in use. Buy high-quality power strips with surge protection. Most household ...

I have an older APC Back-UPS Pro 1000, and all of the outlets are surge-protected. Due to a lack of nearby wall outlets and awkwardly shaped power bricks, I need more outlets. Can I attach a power ...

ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Rock Island, Ill. - The term power strip is the commonly used name to describe two basic types of electrical outlet devices. Power strips fall under two basic technical categories ...

Avoiding plugging in large appliances like fridges, freezers, dishwashers, and disposals. Important appliances, like sump pumps, heaters, and air conditioners, should have a dedicated outlet.

With your ever-growing collection of electronic devices, perhaps it seems your home never has enough power outlets. Power strips and their more elaborate siblings, surge protectors, offer an easy ...