When the power goes out and a portable generator roars to life, the weak link in your setup is often not the machine, but the cord you grab in a hurry. One specific extension-cord shortcut, using a ...

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 ...

Lake-effect snow has descended once again and is expected to continue over the weekend. If you lose power, you may turn to a ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Think about what you plan on using your generator for, as well as where you’ll be ...

Among other random weather events, the annual hurricane season—which runs through November—prompts many to rush out and buy portable generators, but you shouldn’t wait until disaster hits to acquire ...