When we think about house fires, the usual culprits come to mind—candles, fireplaces, or maybe the stove left on too long.

Even though too-long cords are a no-no, if you do need to bring power to far-flung places, avoid daisy-chaining multiple ...

Extension cords and power strips are typically safe for everyday electronics, but they can become hazardous when used with ...

To prevent this, it’s important to buy the right extension cord for your requirements. Make sure to also purchase the length you need to avoid daisy chaining multiple extension cords together.

Added resistance can in turn cause voltage drops that will make equipment like drills, saws, and vacuums run at lower power. The extra resistance of daisy-chaining cords can also cause additional ...

Care should also be taken so that extension cords and power strips are not "daisy chained." Daisy chaining occurs when power strips and/or extension cords are plugged into other power strips and ...

Do not "daisy-chain" power strips together or plug a power strip to an extension cord to get extra length or outlet space. Keep the area around the power strip clean of dust, which can catch fire ...

Whether you've got a 10-foot cord that only needs to stretch one foot or you simply want to store your cords without worrying about opening your closet to a knotted mess, daisy-chaining your cords ...

While you're polishing up your cord-knotting skills, check out how to use a daisy-chain knot to resize or store spare cords without the clutter.

This includes 'daisy-chaining' electrical equipment, taping electrical cords and having too many appliances plugged into one outlet, to name some. "Leaders should ensure Soldiers do not plug a ...