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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." No one likes to be in the dark during a storm. Those who live in cities may not experience frequent power ...

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 ...

Our editor-tested and researched portable and whole-home options keep appliances and other essentials running during an ...

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