When the power goes out, it goes without saying that all the lights and sockets in a house stop working. Savvy rural homeowners stock up with candles, batteries, LED lights, and inverters. More ...

It's easy to plug too many devices into too few sockets, particularly when using extension leads and USB ports. Here's how to plug in devices and charge phones and laptops safely Overloading your plug ...

Kitchen renovations involve planning that is generally split into two camps: fun and not-so-fun tasks. Planning your kitchen ...

Extension leads are undeniably handy, especially they allow users to power up devices far from a wall socket. However, despite their convenience, millions of UK households are still unaware of the ...

As summer approaches, more of us rely on fans, air purifiers, and other household gadgets to keep cool and comfortable, but plugging them into an extension cord could be a disaster waiting to happen.

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