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With the ever-increasing number of electronic devices in our households, we are almost always looking for power outlets, either to charge our iPhones, connect computer peripherals, plug in tools, or ...

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For many of us, extension cords are an essential piece of equipment in our homes. Because you don’t always have an outlet exactly where you need it to run this thing or that device, extension cords ...

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