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Power outages happen. Whether it’s a summer storm knocking out electricity for your whole neighborhood or a winter ice storm leaving you freezing in the dark, a portable generator can be a lifesaver.

When winter strays farther south than usual, at top of mind for many Texans is electricity, especially after 2021’s blizzard knocked out power to much of the state and killed hundreds. The National ...

Many Clevelanders are using portable generators that run on gasoline during this most recent power outage. This can be done, but the option can be dangerous and has its limitations, Shepp said. A ...

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The double-punch of the surprise May derecho and Hurricane Beryl spurred many Houstonians to consider backup power options. Even before this year’s natural disasters, one in four households in the ...

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?

Now that spring has sprung, it’s the perfect time to pick up those outdoor power tools you’ve been eyeing. Whether you’re outfitting your toolshed with an electric lawn mower, chainsaw, or leaf blower ...