Four important but easy steps to ensure the safe operation of your portable generator Pay close attention to safety guidelines when setting up a generator, especially if it's new or you haven't used ...

Dealing with the expense and bother of setting up a home generator can seem like overkill until the power is out and you're unable to charge your phone, the food in your fridge is spoiling, your ...

Solar panels can only generate electricity; they can’t store it, so you must pair them with a stand-alone battery bank or a power station. For home emergency power (for a few hours of power), we ...

Ideally, you don’t use your portable generator often. But you don’t want this key piece of emergency equipment to let you down when you need it. How can you make sure your generator is always ready to ...

A generator can keep your RV appliances running, but to protect yourself and your fellow campers, you should follow certain ...

A lot of people turn to space heaters and power generators when temperatures drop to record-breaking lows. The devices, while useful, come with risks, including carbon monoxide poisoning and fire ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Beavercreek Township Fire Department shared these tips and reminders from the National Fire Protection Association. Some people may use portable generators when there are power outages, but it’s ...

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Consumer Reports’ expert, independent tests find that inverter generators run longer, quieter, and more efficiently than ...