The guiding principle when hooking up a portable generator is simple: Don’t take shortcuts. They can be dangerous and, at times, even lethal. First, you may feel compelled to get your electric stove, ...

Generators are only as safe as you make them. Here's how to keep your house powered, and your family safe, after a power ...

Whether it’s a hurricane, an ice storm, or even a wildfire, power outages seem to be happening more often and in more places. Maybe you’re thinking about buying a generator to keep the juice flowing.

Did you know it’s dangerous to ‘backfeed’ a portable generator? According to the Portable Generators Manufacturers’ ...

CR's experts help you select the right type and size of generator to keep the electricity flowing, whether you have frequent power outages or none at allTo determine the size generator you need, ...

Whether you’re in an area that’s still getting hit by winter storms or you want to prepare for hurricane season, a portable generator is a great emergency tool worth investing in. An emergency ...

Ideally, you don’t use your portable generator often. But you don’t want this key piece of emergency equipment to let you down when you need it. How can you make sure your generator is always ready to ...

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