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.

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

Days before last weekend's winter storm arrived, I began getting anxious about the possibility of an ice storm and major ...

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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 ...

As snow and ice storms continue to sweep across large portions of the country, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to protect themselves from the invisible killer, ...

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Home backup batteries can also help reduce energy costs by storing excess energy to use during high-priced peak demand ...

The Anker Solix E10 competes with the Powerwall and other home battery backups. It offers three ways to keep your home powered during an outage. You can buy it now.

Two people died in an accidental house fire last week in Casa Colorada, south of the city of Rio Communities. Firefighters ...

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