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The Explorer 1000 has 1,070Wh storage with a 1,500W continuous and 3,000W surge output. Those specs translate to real capability during cold winter power shortages: you can heat a room with a space ...

In addition to fresh drinking water reserves, Lindsey recommends storing buckets of water prior to the storm for flushing toilets. “Water sources can become contaminated,” he warns. “You need water to ...

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The Normal Fire Department is encouraging people to safely dispose and charge batteries to prevent fires, and to ensure smoke detectors are working properly.

Blue Heat, Safe-T-Salt, Snow Joe, Ice Slicer ... all of which earn an excellent or very good rating in this crucial test. Paul Hope is a Home & DIY Editor at Consumer Reports and a trained chef. He ...