When taking care of the house it is very important to understand that electrical wiring is a very dangerous thing and needs very careful approach to it. When thinking of taking care of home it has to be understood that yard and all the wires outside also are part of the whole household and need some attention as well. Sometimes when tress grow, their branches start to overgrow and apply pressure on electrical cords. If the branches on your property are growing a little too close to any power lines, have them trimmed to prevent any downed power lines during high winds or thunderstorms. It will help you save yourself from unfortunate events. Speaking of outside it is important to also note If you’re going to set up your mp3 player or smartphone outside to play some music while you grill out, make sure that you are using the right extension cord. What is the right extension cord? One that is rated for outdoor use. There’s a good chance it will be exposed to moisture outside – and an outdoor-rated extension cord will be able to handle small exposure to water.