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 ...

Based on federal safety guidelines, we outline four important but easy steps to ensure the safe operation of your portable generator Pay close attention to safety guidelines when setting up a ...

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 ...

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 ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Pacific hurricane season got a running start with Hurricane Agatha. Now, remnants of Agatha could reform, kicking off the Atlantic hurricane season. Chances are better for ...

More than a million people have lost power during Hurricane Ida and its aftermath, and some are using backup generators to provide their homes with electricity. More than a million people have lost ...

There’s a winter storm headed our way on Friday, which could bring below-freezing temperatures, cold wind chills and possible power outages. You may need to use a generator if the power goes out, but ...

Plus an alternative that could save you hundreds of dollars By Paul Hope, Allen St. John Sales of portable generators tend to spike around major storms. But getting a portable generator up and running ...

If a big storm knocks out your power and you haven’t had the opportunity to install a transfer switch—a device that enables the safe delivery of auxiliary power to your home’s circuits—you’ll need ...