As summer approaches, more of us rely on fans, air purifiers, and other household gadgets to keep cool and comfortable, but plugging them into an extension cord could be a disaster waiting to happen.

11:10, Mon, Dec 1, 2025 Updated: 11:13, Mon, Dec 1, 2025 As people start to decorate for Christmas, they may rely on extension leads to power up any lights and decorations that need to be near a ...

An electrician has revealed six items that UK homeowners should absolutely never plug into their extension leads. Without extension leads, households would face difficult decisions about whether to ...

If you’ve got space outdoors, autumn is the ideal time to transform it for cosy evening gatherings. You’ll need to find a way to illuminate the space, though – and for that, chances are, you’ll need ...

People who own extension leads at home and often use them in the kitchen are being urged to reconsider and 'make a decision fast'. With over 20,000 electrical fires in UK homes each year, fire safety ...

Brits have received safety guidance on extension leads. Experts have urged households to "do not ever" make one particular mistake that could heighten the risk of fire. With plummeting temperatures ...