When the lights go out in winter, you are not thinking in abstract kilowatts, you are thinking about food spoiling and rooms turning cold. Running a fridge and a heater from backup power is absolutely ...

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.

Place a thermometer inside a glass of water, place the glass on the middle shelf of the refrigerator and let it sit for at ...