During the fall and winter, windstorms can knock out power for thousands of people in the Puget Sound area for hours and sometimes days. Do you know how to use a generator? According to the Red Cross, ...

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

Extreme cold is hitting, here's how to safely hook up a generator to your house before you lose power.

Shannon Henderson was happy to have made it to the store in time to purchase the last portable generator on the shelf as she was preparing for the predicted winter storm which is likely to arrive in ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Portable generators are useful for a lot of things, from providing power during camping trips to ...

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

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 ...

There’s no point having backup power if it isn’t ready to go when you need it.