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 ...

When the power goes out, whether due to a hurricane, heat stress on the power grid, or just one downed tree, the right generator can be a lifesaver. Because of this, you should regularly check and ...

After Hurricane Ike knocked out electricity to most of Houston in 2008, my 83-year-old father fired up his portable generator, running extension cords through an open kitchen window to a handful of ...

"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 ...

JUNIATA TOWNSHIP, MI – An improper generator hookup at a Michigan home resulted in three people being hospitalized for “potentially lethal levels of carbon monoxide” poisoning this week. The generator ...

Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who writes about energy, personal finance, electric vehicles and climate change. He's also the author of the nonfiction book, "Morally Straight: How the Fight for ...

When the power goes out in the Pacific Northwest, life changes instantly. For some families, it’s a minor inconvenience. For others, it can mean danger. No heat in the dead of winter. No refrigeration ...

Having a generator to provide backup power can be helpful, no matter where you live, but it’s downright essential if you reside in an area prone to extreme weather and frequent power outages.

A generator can keep the lights on in your home during a power outage or can charge your phone when you’re camping. Generators turn mechanical energy into electrical energy and become a source of ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The power just went out—again. As you dig around for candles and wonder whether your laptop is fully ...

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 ...