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, ...

Our editor-tested and researched portable and whole-home options keep appliances and other essentials running during an ...

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 ...

Fire and carbon monoxide are the biggest safety issues if generators are misused or not installed properly. Electrocution is ...

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

A major winter storm is expected to bring significant ice, sleet, and freezing rain to the South Carolina Upstate. Officials are urging residents to prepare for hazardous travel and widespread power ...

A Nashville family bought a generator to heat their freezing home during the ice storm, only to be told by their homeowners association to remove it immediately or face fines.

Winter storms threaten outages, concerns over dangerous indoor cold ...