Home generators are effective options to power appliances and other electronics during an outage, but it’s important to keep generator safety in mind. Improper use of a portable generator can cause ...

Portable generators are not hard to use, but can be dangerous if you don’t consider these important safety guidelines.

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — When severe weather hits, it often times will cause damage to vital infrastructure such as the power grid or water supply. Often times, people turn to generators to restore ...

YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Thousands of people across south-central Pennsylvania are still without power after Monday’s storm. Some of them are using home generators for the first time ever, just to keep the ...

Dealing with the expense and bother of setting up a home generator can seem like overkill until the power is out and you're unable to charge your phone, the food in your fridge is spoiling, your ...

The power just went out—again. As you dig around for candles and wonder whether your laptop is fully charged, you think, “I’m finally going to get a generator.” Portable generators are standalone ...

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As temperatures begin to drop in the weeks leading up to the first day of winter, Dec. 21, safety departments urge residents ...

Nobody wants to deal with a power outage. Aside from the aggravation of not having access to the internet, it can also cause serious problems like spoiling food, or extreme temperatures during summer ...