Richard Graves, owner of Graves Electric in Corpus Christi, Texas, has been a licensed master electrician and contractor since 1986. He was called out to look into a problem with a heat lamp circuit ...

Although toasters are smaller kitchen appliances, they use a lot of energy and can also pose a fire threat if connected to an extension cord or power strip. Toaster ovens need even more power to ...

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 ...

Hug-A-Plug is a simple adapter that rotates the orientation of your electrical cords so they run along the wall instead of protruding out—and forcing you to keep your dresser or desk farther away from ...

Article 406 covers the rating, type, and installation of receptacles, cord connectors, and attachment plugs (cord caps). Article 406 covers the rating, type, and installation of receptacles, cord ...

While keeping power cords neat and organized is something most of us struggle with from time to time, all that's required is ...