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Yes, extension cords can be recycled — but not in your curbside bin.

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Workshop extension cords don't expire on a calendar.

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Warm extension cords are a red flag.

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UV-damaged extension cords feel stiff and crackly.

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Use the over-under method for extension cords.

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Use grounded cords for anything with a metal case.

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USB extension cords are fine overnight.

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Uncoil extension cords under heavy load.

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Stick to UL-listed cords from trusted brands.

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Standard coiled cords last longer.

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SJOOW for winter, every time.

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Retractable reels are worth it for extension cords.

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Replace outdoor extension cords every couple of years.

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Replace extension cords when they show damage, not on a calendar.

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Replace extension cords as soon as they feel warm.

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Rain is fine for outdoor extension cords. Standing water is not.

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Power strips and extension cords serve different purposes.

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Power strips and extension cords are not the same.

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Plugging extension cords into each other is a bad idea.

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Over-under coiling saves your cords.

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Outdoor extension cords die after 2–5 years. Plan accordingly.

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Outdoor cords are more than just a tougher jacket.

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Loop your extension cords, never wrap them tight.

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Long extension cords can cause GFCI nuisance trips.

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Locking cords are only needed for heavy-duty or vibrating setups

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Locking connectors keep cords plugged in when they'd otherwise yank loose.

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Lighted extension cords are a convenience, not a reliability upgrade.

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Keep extension cords for electronics under 25 feet.

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Just don't daisy-chain extension cords.

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It's risky to connect two extension cords for a leaf blower.

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Indoor extension cords don't belong outside.

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Indoor cords don't belong outside, period.

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Hot cords carry less current.

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Homemade window seals for RV cords are unsafe.

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Get the overload-protected extension cords.

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Get the ‘W’ for outdoor extension cords.

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Get SJTW for outdoor cords.

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Get a cargo rack and use good bungee cords.

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Flat extension cords under rugs are not safe.

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Flat extension cords are for under rugs. Round ones are not.

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Flat extension cords are for light, temporary use.

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Flat extension cords are fine under rugs — but only if they're rated for it.

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Flat extension cords are fine — if they're the right gauge.

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Flat extension cords are better under rugs and doors, but don't hide them forever.

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Flat cords are for lamps. Round cords are for power tools.

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Extension cords won't break GFCI protection.

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Extension cords with surge protection are worse than standalone protectors

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Extension cords with dimmer switches are usually a bad idea.

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Extension cords belong inside during winter.

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Extension cords are fine. Inverters need pure sine.

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Extension cords and sump pumps don't mix well.

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Don’t put extension cords under rugs.

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Don't use indoor cords outside—even under cover.

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Don't use indoor cords outdoors, even just for a bit.

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Don't use extension cords for permanent landscape lighting.

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Don't use extension cords as permanent wiring.

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Don't run extension cords under rugs — period.

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Don't replace outdoor extension cords on a schedule.

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Don't guess with extension cords.

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Don't daisy-chain extension cords.

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Don't daisy-chain extension cords for a space heater.

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Don't daisy-chain extension cords for a pressure washer.

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Don't connect two extension cords together.

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Do not run extension cords through walls.

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Daisy-chaining two 12-gauge cords is fine for low amperage.

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Daisy-chaining power strips and extension cords isn't worth the risk.

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Daisy-chaining extension cords and power strips is a bad idea.

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Counterfeit extension cords are easy to spot once you know what to look for.

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Contractor-grade extension cords are worth the extra few bucks.

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Contractor grade cords are worth it — for the right jobs.

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Coiled extension cords can start a fire.

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Coiled cords handle less wattage.

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Check extension cords monthly — or before every heavy use.

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Check extension cords before every single use.

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Cheap extension cords don't belong outside.

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Bungee cords and a cargo net. Done.

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Bring extension cords inside before it freezes.

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240V extension cords exist, but most people shouldn't use them.

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16-gauge extension cords are not for space heaters.

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12-gauge extension cords are for real work.

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10-gauge extension cords are for serious tools.

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