Extension cords and power strips are fine for everyday devices, but using them with certain appliances - especially as the weather cools down - can be risky.

Using certain power-hungry appliances with an extension lead can create a significant fire risk, so it is important to know which devices should always be plugged into the wall.

We put 7 different outdoor power strips to the test to find out which ones were capable of enduring the elements. See which ones made our list of top picks.

COQUITLAM, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 16, 2025 / Fuse Battery Metals Inc. ("the Company" or "Fuse") (TSXV:FUSE)(OTCQB:FUSEF)(FRA:43W3) announces that further to its news release dated July 17, ...

COQUITLAM, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 16, 2025 / Fuse Battery Metals Inc. ("the Company" or "Fuse") (TSXV:FUSE)(OTCQB:FUSEF)(FRA:43W3) announces that further to its news release dated July 17, ...

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