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Using the wrong extension cord can be dangerous. They can melt or overheat and cause a fire, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. To prevent this, it’s important to buy the right ...

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Corin Cesaric-Epple is an Editor at CNET. Her coverage includes meal kits, home and kitchen tech and wellness. She received her bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia ...