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Why leaving extension cords plugged in permanently is riskier than you realize

Sure, home extension cords and power strips are handy, but they also result in thousands of preventable fires each year.

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Sure, home extension cords and power strips are handy, but they also result in thousands of preventable fires each year. Here's how to use them more safely.

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