Consumer Reports explains why male-to-male extension cords are so dangerous and tells you what to use instead of a so-called suicide cord to connect a generator safely to your home.

Normal extension cords have a so-called male plug that goes into the wall and a female plug at the end where you can plug in your device. There’s absolutely no reason for male-to-male extension ...

To unwind the cord, stand on the plywood base and pull the female end from the slot. To be completely safe, unroll the cord fully before using it—even though a 15-amp tool won't noticeably heat ...

In this video, YouTuber DirtFarmerJay demonstrates how to coil your cord chain link style and why it's one of the best ways to do it. You start by bringing the male and female ends together and ...

Buy Otimo 100ft Outdoor Heavy-Duty… $95.99 3. UtraPro 25ft Outdoor Extension Cord This 25-foot UltaPro outdoor extension is best suited for power tools and appliances, and has a water-resistant ...

Here are some of the basics when it comes to extension cord gauges: 16 gauge is good for: Work lights. Lawn tools, like leaf blowers and hedge trimmers. Fans. Holiday lights. 14 gauge is good for ...