Examine the cord to find the damage and determine the best course of action. Cut the damaged part away using a wire stripper ...

run them through your hands and look for chips or exposed wires. If the marks are small the extension cord will still work but it the marks are larger you may want to use electrical tape to fix it ...

Plus, it’s the most flexible cord we’ve tested, even in freezing temps. The U.S. Wire ... an extension cord (which are usually black, brown, or white) or create a purposeful pop of color.

If you’re going to have only one cord, focus on indoor/outdoor extension cords—generally the ones in bright colors—and follow ... each other (without thicker wires to make up for the ...

It's best to throw away larger cords that are damaged, such as extension ... wire adds just enough protection to prevent frays. If it's too late and the damage is already done, you can repair ...