Overloading electrical circuits is easier than you may think, especially around the holidays. At best, overloading the circuit is inconvenient, but it can also be dangerous. So, if you see the warning ...

With the holiday season in full swing, lights and decorations are appearing on homes and businesses across Chicagoland. But ...

Power strips are convenient when you’re short on wall outlets, but there are some things you should never plug into one.

CATEGORY. THE DEADLY FIRES BEING BLAMED ON AN OVERLOADED CIRCUIT AND YORK’S FIRE CHIEF THINKS TOO MANY APPLIANCES WERE PLUGGED INTO ONE CIRCUIT, OVERLOADING THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT LIKE THAT IS ...

You probably already know how to reset a circuit breaker, but what about your kids or baby-sitter? Use this tutorial to show ...

As the holiday season approaches, many of us are eager to get our homes set up with holiday decorations (especially before cold temperatures make it an unbearable chore). But before you go all-out, it ...

As the weather gets colder, local officials are warning area residents to keep their chimneys clean and avoid overloading circuits when plugging in Christmas decorations and heating devices. According ...