For extension cords that will be supplying power to such high-wattage tools as a miter saw, table saw, or router, you’ll need at least a 14-gauge extension cord to handle the load.

If you need an extension cord right now and can’t wait to order a better one online, here are our tips for selecting the best one at your local hardware store.

This extension cord has sturdy feel and soft touch right out of the package. Its 12-gauge size and 50-foot length deliver a nice balance of power and mobility, and the lighted end lets you know it ...

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The typical orange extension cord sold for outdoor use is 16-gauge (middle plug in photo), which was appropriate only for the Remington RM1635W, the slowest corded-electric saw we tested.

There are two kinds of extension cords in the world: the kind you want to show off, like these Conway Electric pretties, and the kind you hope no one ever, ever sees. The majority fall into the latter ...