5 Extension Cord Mistakes You Need to Stop Making, According to Electricians

5 Extension Cord Mistakes You Need to Stop Making, According to Electricians

AAlves / Getty ImagesYou've likely used an extension cord before, but did you do so safely? You may not have realized, but there are several common extension cord mistakes people make everyday. Some of these mistakes can lead to shock risk, some fire risk, while others can damage the extension cord and whatever it’s powering.Below, we’ve provided some expert insight into six common extension cord mistakes and spoken with professional electrician…