A major winter storm is heading our way this weekend and a lot of people are thinking about getting a generator. Here's what ...

The best practice is to plug appliances and electronics directly into the generator. If you must use an extension cord, make ...

Details are still up in the air, but forecasters feel certain we're facing a significant winter storm this weekend. How prepared do you need to be?

When the power cuts out and the house goes dark, it is tempting to drag a portable generator closer, crack a window, and ...

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

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.

"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 ...