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.

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

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 ...

A lot of people turn to space heaters and power generators when temperatures drop to record-breaking lows. The devices, while useful, come with risks, including carbon monoxide poisoning and fire ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — When severe weather hits, it often times will cause damage to vital infrastructure such as the power grid or water supply. Often times, people turn to generators to restore ...

For example, I’m using a whole home generator because the weather outside is frightful ... they usually stand the test of time. Consumer-grade, portable generators can run anywhere from 1,000-3,000 ...

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

Both inverter and standard generators run on fossil fuels and emit carbon monoxide (CO) fumes in their exhaust and must be ...

Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who writes about energy, personal finance, electric vehicles and climate change. He's also the author of the nonfiction book, "Morally Straight: How the Fight for ...