1. Are cords placed out in traffic areas?
2. Is furniture resting on them?
3. Are cords wrapped around themselves or any other objects?
4. Are any cords carrying more than their proper load?

If you answered "no" to all of these questions, you are an extension-cord genius.

If you answered at least one "yes", well... it's time to reassess how you use extension cords in your home, office, workshop and garage. It's a fact that improperly used extension cords cause nearly 5,000 house fires a year.