A number of appliances should never be plugged into an extension cord in the home as they can create a serious fire hazard.

You've likely used an extension cord before, but did you do so safely? You may not have realized, but there are several ...

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turn off any plugs that aren't in use, make sure all cords and wires are neatly packed away and avoid overloading your sockets.

In May 2023, Ford was the first to agree to team up with Tesla and adopt the NACS plug; then the dominos started falling, with several other automakers recently announcing agreements with Tesla.