If you live someplace that gets cold winters, then you'll be familiar with the practise of plugging in your car's engine block heater on frigid nights. Doing so can be difficult, however, plus you may ...

You might grab a power strip because it feels convenient, but that small shortcut can create a serious fire risk when a space heater is involved. Plug space heaters only into a dedicated wall outlet — ...

(CBS Local)-- With colder weather upon us, a lot of people are pulling out their space heaters to heat their home. However, they can be dangerous if used improperly. Morgan County Fire & EMS in Utah ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Space heaters need to be plugged into the wall, not an extension cord and not a power strip-- even if it's a heavy-duty one. Extension cords and strips are not designed to handle ...