Check each circuit by flipping the switch to the “off” position, then to the “gen” position. The lights or appliances on the ...

KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis talked with fire officials about her generator and the common mistakes people make with generators that could be deadly. You want to know what you’re buying, and the only ...

Male-to-male extension cords, sometimes called suicide or widowmaker cords, are dangerous extension cords that can kill or injure you. People sometimes use them during a power outage to feed ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? No one likes to be in the dark during a storm. Those who live in cities may not ...

Sales of portable generators tend to spike around major storms. But getting a portable generator up and running in a hurry often means bypassing the recommended installation procedure and making do ...

Consumers should immediately stop using male-to-male extension cords, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which said that the products can cause electrocution, fires, and carbon ...

Electrical extension cords are tremendously useful for powering devices when your gadget’s power cord isn’t long enough to reach an electrical outlet. Normal extension cords have a so-called male plug ...

Q: While we were preparing for Hurricane Irma, my son told me I should not use my portable generator to power my TV and computer. Is this true? A: It's impossible to say without more specific ...