Discover which items should never be plugged into a power strip, along with other hazardous mistakes people frequently make.

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While standard receptacles typically use three wires -- hot, neutral and ground -- you'll occasionally find 2-prong outlets in older homes. Since this type of outlet lacks a ground connection, the ...