Thinking of running power cords under carpets? Learn why it’s a fire hazard, what can go wrong, and how to safely manage ...

"Buy a cord for your home, another for your office, and, maybe, a third one for your car," she says. Since you're not constantly moving them, each power cord will be less likely to get lost or ...

Consider a power strip to avoid any electrical damage to your laptop's power cord. mikroman6/Getty Images But not just any power strip––make sure it has a built-in surge protector.

Power tools are great—until you cut through the power cord. Try this DIY fix and never make (or at least never repeat) this mistake. By James B. Meigs Published: Jun 04, 2014 9:00 AM EDT.

I take my laptop around a lot, and the power cord often gets bent in every possible place. Over time the bends stick in this position, some ends fray, and I end up having to replace it. How can I ...