Power strips are a common and convenient way to provide additional sockets, but experts warn that there are certain household items you should never plug into one.

According to an electrician, using extension cords or power strips with appliances that ... it's best to only pull it out when needed and plug it into a dedicated wall outlet.

With an extension cord, you could theoretically plug in as many as six or eight. However, just because a power strip comes with a lot more sockets doesn't mean you necessarily need to (or should ...

"the plug melts and it starts a fire. That's why you can't use extension cords and/or power strips for any appliances, because they should be used for electronics only." Although toasters are on ...

Smart meters and their in-home displays are useful for seeing how much power you might be using each day, or at any one time, if yours is showing a lot of energy use it can be difficult trying to ...

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Redness spreads around the navel. The area may be tender, swollen and have a foul odor. Definition. Small round growth in center of navel after the cord falls off. It's red. Covered with clear mucus.