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Generators can be deadly if used improperly. Here is what you need to do to use a generator safely: Do NOT use the generator inside. They can cause carbon monoxide poisoning and also could start a ...

Do you need a generator? That all depends and only you can really answer that question. Does anyone in your household use a medical device requiring electricity? Without air conditioning, the elderly ...

TAMPA (BLOOM) – Hurricane Milton has left many Floridians without power, and for many residents, this may be their first time using a generator. With a rapidly growing population and new residents who ...

(CNN) — As winter storms track across the central and eastern United States, more than 40 million people are under a severe storm threat — with at least thousands of them having lost power. “When a ...

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Nobody wants to deal with a power outage. Aside from the aggravation of not having access to the internet, it can also cause serious problems like spoiling food, or extreme temperatures during summer ...

Although it can be easy to forget about your generator until you need it, keeping up with routine maintenance helps to ensure that it operates as it should during a surprise power outage or that long ...