Q: I have a heavy-duty circular saw, and the plug on the end of the cord got smashed during a move. My mother has a lamp with a damaged plug, too. I don’t use the saw much, so I don’t want to dump too ...

Examine the cord to find the damage and determine the best course of action. Cut the damaged part away using a wire stripper or cutting pliers. For cords damaged near the middle, cut out the damaged ...