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.

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

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 ...

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

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

Here's how to avoid the "invisible killer" and safely use a portable generator if the power goes out in the winter storm.

"When using a generator, make sure you have carbon monoxide detectors in place. The ones that are wired into your home or the ...

Preparing for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season means more than just stocking up on supplies, it also means being ready for potential power outages. For many, that includes relying on a generator to ...

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

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