The best practice is to plug appliances and electronics directly into the generator. If you must use an extension cord, make ...

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A major winter storm is heading our way this weekend and a lot of people are thinking about getting a generator. Here's what you NEED to know ...

When using generators in severe weather, safety is crucial to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, electrocution, and fire.

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Lake-effect snow has descended once again and is expected to continue over the weekend. If you lose power, you may turn to a ...

Details are still up in the air, but forecasters feel certain we're facing a significant winter storm this weekend. How prepared do you need to be?

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I discovered a little-known way to power your home during an outage - here's how ...

The double-punch of the surprise May derecho and Hurricane Beryl spurred many Houstonians to consider backup power options. Even before this year’s natural disasters, one in four households in the ...