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

Blackouts happen, and generators can make them a lot less awful. But what kind of generator do you need, and how powerful ...

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

Portable generators are popular choices for people who want a backup plan in case they lose power in severe winter weather ...

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

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.

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 ...

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 storm hits ...

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

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The power just went out—again. As you dig around for candles and wonder whether your laptop is fully ...