Using a generator in the aftermath of a storm can be deadly if it isn't done right. Here's how to use them safely.

Based on federal safety guidelines, we outline four important but easy steps to ensure the safe operation of your portable ...

Being without power can be a minor inconvenience, a major disruption or even a life-threatening emergency. One of the best and easiest ways to keep the lights on as well as the fridge, air ...

A home generator can protect you during power outages. This guide can help you make a smart choice without overpaying.

The Charlottetown Fire Department is presenting 12 Days of Fire Safety this Christmas. Today: safe portable generator use. The department says more Canadian households are turning to portable ...

Both inverter and standard generators run on fossil fuels and emit carbon monoxide (CO) fumes in their exhaust and must be ...

Solar panels can only generate electricity; they can’t store it, so you must pair them with a stand-alone battery bank or a power station. For home emergency power (for a few hours of power), we ...

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