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

If you live in an older house or apartment, it's not always easy to find enough wall plugs, especially with the number of appliances and devices we use these days. For certain products, extension ...

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.

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 ...

*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 ...

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

Unincorporated Swannanoa outside Asheville took some of Hurricane Helene’s hardest hits, and many wonder what recovery will look like.

People living near a vacant lot in Los Angeles’ Koreatown neighborhood say a massive homeless encampment has become a “tiny city,” with those living in it even stealing electricity from surrounding ...

BRISTOL, Va. – Nearly four years after their Tennessee neighbors installed decorative street lamps and signs along State Street, Virginia leaders are preparing to follow suit. The often debated ...

A specific prediction for September 23–24, 2025 went viral on TikTok and tabloids, pushed by a South African pastor and amplified under the #RaptureTok tag.