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When the lights go out and the house falls silent, a portable generator can feel like a lifeline. Yet the same machine that ...

*When outlets are limited, it’s tempting to use extension cords and power strips to plug in all your devices. However, for certain appliances, this quick fix can pose a serious fire hazard. As CNET ...

More people want a backup, portable generator to have on hand for emergency situations. An alternative source of power can help a household stay put when faraway wildfire or smoke has caused high ...

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 ...

Portable generators are useful for a lot of things, from providing power during camping trips to delivering power to job sites to backing up critical circuits in your home during an emergency. They’re ...