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

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.

Blackouts happen, and generators can make them a lot less awful. But what kind of generator do you need, and how powerful does it have to be? Here’s how to tell.

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

Refuel only after turning off the generator and allowing it to cool for at least 15 minutes. Gasoline spilled on hot engine parts can ignite instantly. Store your fuel in away from living spaces and ...

Fire and carbon monoxide are the biggest safety issues if generators are misused or not installed properly. Electrocution is ...

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

Every generator and power station has two numbers listed on it: starting watts (sometimes called surge or peak watts) and ...

Wedgewood-Houston residents threatened with fines for using emergency heating during power outage.

TAMPA (BLOOM) – Hurricane Milton has left many Floridians without power, and for many residents, this may be their first time using a generator. With a rapidly growing population and new residents who ...

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