Sales of portable generators tend to spike around major storms, from just before to weeks afterward. But getting a portable generator up and running in a hurry often means bypassing the recommended ...

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Carbon monoxide from generators kill dozens of people in the U.S. each year. Here's how to use one safely.Most ...

Heath installs a generator transfer switch; Mark fixes a faulty brick lintel repair. Heath Eastman assists a homeowner who wants to hook up a generator to their home by installing a transfer switch to ...

As backup power sources become more common in residential construction (Photo 1), many homeowners have learned about the needs and benefits of transfer switches. They know in the event of an electric ...

The Harbor Freight 5000W Predator is an inverter generator, so it's quieter and more efficient than conventional models, but ...

Reliability is the primary measure of an emergency generator's effectiveness. Studies have shown that poorly maintained ...

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JERICHO, N.Y. (CBSNewYork)-- The devastation from Tropical Storm Harvey in Houston has raised questions about how the Tri-State Area will weather its next hurricane. As CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reported, ...

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GREENSBORO, N.C. — Whether it’s a hurricane, an ice storm, or even a wildfire, power outages seem to be happening more often and in more places. Maybe you’re thinking about buying a generator to keep ...