Surge protectors have been documented to start house fires when they wear out. Here's how long they last and why your weather matters. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart ...

Expiration dates aren't just in the domain of food, beverages, or medications. Your surge protectors can expire, too — here's how you can tell if they're toast.

Surge protectors are treated like permanent fixtures, shoved behind TVs and desks and forgotten for years. That quiet neglect is exactly what turns them from safety gear into a hidden fire hazard. If ...