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 ...

As parts of Houston head into their third day without power, it's important to revisit best practices for the gas-powered generators that thousands of household are relying on. Risks of misusing ...

Being without power can be a minor inconvenience, a major disruption or even a life-threatening emergency. One of the best and easiest ways to keep the lights on as well as the fridge, air ...

This includes inside a garage, carport, basement, crawlspace, or other enclosed or partially-enclosed area, even with ventilation. Opening doors and windows or using fans will not prevent CO buildup ...

(CNN) — As winter storms track across the central and eastern United States, more than 40 million people are under a severe storm threat — with at least thousands of them having lost power. “When a ...

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 ...

In the event of an extended power outage, particularly following hurricanes and other severe weather, having a generator at home can be a huge advantage. But if used improperly, the devices can ...

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 ...

Hurricane season is back, and wind, rain and flooding aren't the only things to be concerned about. Often overlooked is a major hidden danger that lurks when you are boarded up indoors: generators. As ...