They’re inexpensive and easy to use, and they help keep you safe when doing DIY electrical work. Solution: Test. Use. Verify.

In the Philippines, no infrastructure illustrates this better than the undersea cables lying quietly on the ocean floor.

Plugging extension cords into other extension cords is another huge "no" in the electrical world. This practice, called " daisy chaining, " can lead to the circuit overheating, which would cause the ...

Extension cords are fine for small devices, but certain appliances can be dangerous to use with them, particularly in cold weather.

The feeling I had when I came across a vendor’s site and its discussion about an alternative to braided shielding of cables.

If you’re tired of unplugged cables sliding off your desk but don’t like the aesthetics of a brick, the Weighter, made of ...

Using an extension cord in the kitchen can often be a bad idea, especially if you don't follow the proper safety guidelines.

TPC Wire & Cable Corp., Macedonia, OH, has acquired Electra Cord Inc., Massillon, OH, a manufacturer of custom-molded cable assemblies, power cords, and cord sets for original equipment manufacturers ...

Ever flick a switch and wonder what’s happening behind the drywall? Hidden wiring hazards stay out of sight until they spark ...