CHICAGO — With the holiday season in full swing, lights and decorations are appearing on homes and businesses across Chicagoland. But without careful planning, the added electrical load could increase ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. News Center 7 previously reported on Dec. 14 John and Carol Davis died in a fire at their home on South Center Boulevard.

Overloading electrical circuits is easier than you may think, especially around the holidays. At best, overloading the circuit is inconvenient, but it can also be dangerous. So, if you see the warning ...

How can I be sure I'm not overloading my electrical outlets? Right now I use an UPS and a surge protector power strip plugged into a two plug wall outlet. Heck Some folks plug power strips into power ...