When a thunderstorm rolls in, anything plugged into a wall becomes more vulnerable than most people expect. Lightning does ...

There’s one other item on the pre-departure checklist that many people forget: unplugging electronic devices. Even if they ...

Almost all items that you leave plugged in, whether on or off, use a small amount of energy that contributes to your monthly electricity bill. We might unplug some appliances inside our home to help ...

You might already know that there's a few things to take care of when you leave home for any period of time. Like making sure the dryer isn't running and turning off your ice machine if you're leaving ...

Plugging extension cords into other extension cords is another huge "no" in the electrical world. This practice, called " ...

Vadim co-founded MayDay Media, a non-profit documentary production company. She has since written, directed and edited several short films and documentaries. All things plugged in will bleed some ...