Here's what you need to know about extension-cord safety, according to an electrician. These tips could save your life.

While there are many places you should never use extension cords, the appliances that you should ... with standard gauges available in 16-gauge, 14-gauge, 12-gauge, and 10-gauge cords.

Extension cords are generally a safe solution for running power to electronics that are too far from the nearest wall outlet. But the operative word here is "electronics," which is not as all ...