Need a power strip or surge protector? You don't have to get a basic one. This Anker Flat Plug Power Strip 300J is awesome ...

"Let's say you connect [an extension cord] to a floor heater," Martinez says, "the plug melts and it starts a fire. That's why you can't use extension cords and/or power strips for any appliances ...

Right now, you can get an Anker Flat Plug power strip with USB charging for just $20, so this is a great time to replace those aging strips you’ve been using since the days of CRT TVs.

That's because they typically produce around 5,120 BTUs per hour, easily strong enough to melt an extension cord plug. We've all done it: connecting one extension cord to another in an attempt to ...

Never, ever, plug your air fryer -- or any other electrical devices that have a heating element, such as space heaters and microwaves-- into extension cords or power strips. Brooklyn electrician ...