This extension cord has sturdy feel and soft touch right out of the package. Its 12-gauge size and 50-foot length deliver a nice balance of power and mobility, and the lighted end lets you know it ...

And, second, Jennifer Lava, a professional organizer in Austin, Texas, who helped out with ideas on keeping your cords neat and easy to locate. Here are some dos and don'ts for power-cord management.

The dodgy tool is an orbital sander with Festool’s interchangeable “Plug It” type power cord, which could have been replaced for the princely sum of $65.

Here are some of the basics when it comes to extension cord gauges: 16 gauge is good for: Work lights. Lawn tools, like leaf blowers and hedge trimmers. Fans. Holiday lights. 14 gauge is good for ...

Previous charger cords supplied direct current (DC), and although they could deliver more power, these cords had to be much larger than the newer AC cords. Yazaki's AC cord is only 4.5 centimeters ...