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

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?

Both provide electricity during an outage—the choice comes down to convenience, price, and power A portable generator (left) is much less expensive than a permanently installed whole-house model ...

When you lose power, a whole-house generator keeps your home’s systems up and running. Some are permanently installed to power your home in an emergency, while others are portable for off-grid camping ...

"Doing the whole thing without permits and blowing off code raises a lot of concerns." Homeowner searches for answers after ...

Heath installs a generator transfer switch; Mark fixes a faulty brick lintel repair. Heath Eastman assists a homeowner who wants to hook up a generator to their home by installing a transfer switch to ...

Weather is unpredictable. Strong winds, ice buildup or storms — as well as wildfires or drunk drivers colliding with utility ...

A south-side family's home was destroyed by fire after an overheated generator sparked a blaze, displacing them and causing ...