Often we come across a bright, white piece of stone attached to a stout black cord, hanging down the lintel ... The precious eye has the power of pulling down castles and snuffing out the life ...

Dear Readers: Black extension cords on white appliances-what are manufacturers thinking? A while back, a reader questioned why manufacturers insist on placing black cords on their appliances.

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But if you want something else, we’ve picked a list of the best extension cords, no matter what appliances or devices you want to power up ... They are also black to blend well in most spaces ...

We used the cords to power high-draw tools like a table ... the discretion of an extension cord (which are usually black, brown, or white) or create a purposeful pop of color.