When winter strays farther south than usual, at top of mind for many Texans is electricity, especially after 2021’s blizzard ...

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

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 ...

During a winter storm, a generator can help give your home or business power if electricity has been knocked out. But people ...

If you bought your first generator or propane heater, there are a couple of things you should know about safely operating ...

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 ...

Preparing your home for a winter storm warning? Be sure to avoid these top generator mistakes.

From rolling blackouts in California to windstorms toppling forests (and power lines) in Washington State; hurricanes devastating communities along the eastern seaboard to electrical grid failures in ...

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It's never fun to have your power go out, so many people prepare themselves for that situation with a backup generator. You typically won't need a generator to power your house for days — except in ...