CHICAGO — With the holiday season in full swing, lights and decorations are appearing on homes and businesses across Chicagoland. But without careful planning, the added electrical load could increase ...

RAYNHAM, Mass. (WJAR) — “It was smoky and a big orange ball.” The fire in David Young’s Raynham home was burning up the living room wall, waking him up Monday around 2 a.m. “I heard noise and I ...

Hand with a black plug in front of a four gang outlet - Jannhuizenga/Getty Images Homes can make a lot of sounds, but some common house noises definitely shouldn't be ignored. These sounds need ...

We’ve all been there: running around the house, trying to find an outlet for our newest gadget, while the living room looks like a scene from a tech enthusiast’s dream. But here’s the thing—too many ...

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – A basement fire in Holyoke is serving as a reminder to residents to not overload power strips. Holyoke to host vibrant celebration of Puerto Rican culture According to the ...

HANAHAN, S.C. (WCBD) – An overloaded surge protector at a Hanahan home is likely to blame for a room filling with smoke Sunday afternoon. Crews with the Hanahan Fire Department were dispatched to a ...

Lafayette, LA –At 8:06 a.m. Lafayette firefighters responded to a house fire in the 200 block of Irma Drive. Heavy smoke was venting from the eaves of dwelling when emergency crews arrived.

When the temperature drops and your space heaters, holiday lights, and kitchen gadgets all run at once, your electrical system quietly takes on a heavier load. If you notice an outlet cover that feels ...