Based on federal safety guidelines, we outline four important but easy steps to ensure the safe operation of your portable ...

Both provide electricity during an outage—the choice comes down to convenience, price, and powerA portable generator (left) ...

Did you know it’s dangerous to ‘backfeed’ a portable generator? According to the Portable Generators Manufacturers’ Association (PGMA), backfeeding is done by plugging a generator into a home’s wall ...

Extension cords offer convenience but pose risks when misused with high-wattage appliances. Experts warn against plugging air fryers, microwaves, space heaters, refrigerators, and air conditioners ...

*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 ...

CLEVELAND, September 12, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Millions of people rely on portable generators as sources of secondary power when natural disasters cut off the electrical supply from the power grid.

Using a generator in the aftermath of a storm can be deadly if it isn't done right. Here's how to use them safely.

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Syracuse, N.Y. — A Syracuse woman has been charged with beating her 12-year-old daughter with an extension cord after a domestic dispute in their home, police said. Lateefiah Jones, 49, was charged ...

Any power outage is disruptive. But when CenterPoint Energy plans to shut off electricity for hours for scheduled maintenance ...

In recent months, a series of house fires occurred in Fairfax County, with the cause being labeled as an “electrical event,” reminding homeowners that the home electrical system is nothing to mess ...