If you use extension cords or power strips in your home, make sure you're not plugging them into these devices.

If you typically use extension cords or power strips in your home, an electrician says to make sure to avoid these specific ...

"If extension cords are 14-gauge, and you're running an appliance with a heating element, [such as] a toaster oven, microwave or dishwasher, a 14-gauge will not hold the amperage and can burn up ...