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How to run a fridge and a heater safely during an outage without guessing your load

When the lights go out in winter, you are not thinking in abstract kilowatts, you are thinking about food spoiling and rooms ...
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Refrigerator Acting Up? Here's How to Fix It Yourself

Place a thermometer inside a glass of water, place the glass on the middle shelf of the refrigerator and let it sit for at ...
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12 Things You Should Never Plug Into A Power Strip

Power strips are a common and convenient way to provide additional sockets, but experts warn that there are certain household items you should never plug into one.
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The extension-cord setup that’s safer during an outage and the one that isn’t

When the lights go out, the way you string together a few cords can quietly decide whether your home stays safely powered or ...