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

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

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

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

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — 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 power ...

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

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A Nashville family bought a generator to heat their freezing home during the ice storm, only to be told by their homeowners ...