Blackouts happen, and generators can make them a lot less awful. But what kind of generator do you need, and how powerful ...

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

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

Learn how to prepare your home and safely connect a backup generator for power during outages from extreme weather or utility blackouts ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Portable generators are useful for a lot of things, from providing power during camping trips to ...

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

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?

Lake-effect snow has descended once again and is expected to continue over the weekend. If you lose power, you may turn to a generator. Here's some safety tips.

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Portable generators save food, power medical devices, and keep the lights on when the grid goes dark, but they also quietly ...