As a new winter storm moves across the country, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to ...

WASHINGTON — When severe weather hits, it can sometimes disrupt or damage vital infrastructure, such as the power grid or water supply. That's when many people often turn to generators to restore ...

One of the biggest mistakes one can make with a generator is to attempt to use it with a double male extension cord. These cords, also known as "widowmaker cords" or "suicide cords," are so named ...

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

Anytime there’s a major winter storm, there are reports of homeowners being seriously injured or even losing their lives when they use their gas generator improperly. In fact, backup power generators ...

Our editor-tested and researched portable and whole-home options keep appliances and other essentials running during an ...

A portable generator will keep your fridge running and lights on when a power outage strikes. But if you live in an area where extreme weather is common, then it may make sense to invest in a ...

Lower Hutt residents hired expensive generators and stopped flushing their toilets to survive a “nightmare” five-day power outage caused by extreme weather. On Sunday night, Wellington experienced the ...