Check each circuit by flipping the switch to the “off” position, then to the “gen” position. The lights or appliances on the ...

KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis talked with fire officials about her generator and the common mistakes people make with generators that could be deadly. You want to know what you’re buying, and the only ...

Among other random weather events, the annual hurricane season—which runs through November—prompts many to rush out and buy portable generators, but you shouldn’t wait until disaster hits to acquire ...

Sales of portable generators tend to spike around major storms. But getting a portable generator up and running in a hurry often means bypassing the recommended installation procedure and making do ...

Extension cords typically have one male end and one female end. However, on sites like Amazon, you might come across cables that have male connectors on both ends. These cables are extremely unsafe to ...

Generators are an option for homeowners who must deal with power outages, but ownership carries with it responsibility ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville is under a local state of emergency as Hurricane Idalia approaches Florida’s Gulf Coast. The city is asking everyone to prepare now before the storm makes landfall.

Generators are emergency equipment that can be a lifesaver during a power outage, but a killer when used improperly. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says that from 2005 to 2017, more than 900 ...

The Power Practical PowerPot V is a useful gadget for connected outdoor-types, and $149 seems like a fair price for anywhere charging capability -- whether you're camping under the stars or hanging ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — No power for 24, 48, or 72 hours will have you thinking about investing in a generator. You certainly wouldn't be alone. WFMY News 2 took a picture of the bare shelves at a Home ...