Walton Jones Realtors

09/13/2026

THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT PLUG INTO A POWER STRIP!

According to Electrical Safety Foundation International, there are around 51,000 residential electrical fires in the U.S. every year, causing 500 deaths and 1,400 injuries (not to mention more than $1 billion in property damage). Some of those fires originate in power strips and extension cords, devices that are easier to misuse than you may think.

• Fridges (or mini fridges)
• Toasters
• Slow cookers
• Coffee makers
• Microwaves
• Air fryers
• Blenders
• Irons
• Air conditioners
• Space heaters
• CPAP machines
• Electric blankets
• Power tools

There are also plenty of items you may think are OK for a power strip that actually aren’t. Vacuums, hair dryers, and crock pots are [indoor] items people plug in all the time” that can cause problems.

You should also never plug an extension cord into a power strip, or a power strip into another power strip, a practice known as daisy chaining.

When purchasing power strips, the main thing to look for is to ensure it’s UL Listed,” which means that it’s been tested by UL Solutions, a company that provides independent testing to ensure devices meet safety standards and also have a minimum rating of 15 amps

From betterreport.com

09/12/2026

I knew this!

There’s a major difference between the word “sinkhole” and the idea of sink holes. The former is a disastrous event capable of wreaking havoc, while the latter can actually stop minor disasters from occurring in the home. Of course, we’re not talking about the drain at the bottom of a bathro...

09/09/2026

Check out our new listing in the lovely and private Reservoir Park neighborhood in Crescent Hill. First time on the market since 1973!!!

09/09/2026

Check out our new listing in Reservoir Park in the much desired Crescent Hill neighborhood.

Location, location, location! An amazing opportunity awaits in one of the best kept secrets in the much desired Crescent Hill neighborhood of Reservoir Park. First time on the market since 1973, this brick cape cod sits on a large, shady corner lot. The home has been well maintained and loved and is...

09/03/2026

Have you ever cleaned your refrigerator coils?

Cleaning condenser coils is a relatively simple process but requires a little bit of care to avoid serious injury.

08/30/2026

Check out this gorgeous contemporary home on 3/4 of a acre in Prospect!

08/30/2026

08/22/2026

I might try this, seems pretty simple if I can rememberk, though I think 5 items per day might be enough.

The 10-10 decluttering method is a simple practice that allows you to make a real dent in your decluttering efforts without a ton of work.

08/16/2026

Check out our new listing on 3/4 of an acre in Prospect!

08/13/2026

I love this re-use!

The $117,000 investment combined two underutilized tennis courts at the park into a colorful spot for local skaters.