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

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.

Both provide electricity during an outage—the choice comes down to convenience, price, and powerA portable generator (left) ...

This dual-fuel model is quiet and built to power sensitive devices and smart appliances. It’s also $1000, which makes it a ...

If you live in an older house or apartment, it's not always easy to find enough wall plugs, especially with the number of appliances and devices we use these days. For certain products, extension ...

Unincorporated Swannanoa outside Asheville took some of Hurricane Helene’s hardest hits, and many wonder what recovery will look like.

Once the grass gets its final cut and the leaves are handled, it’s time to swap out the mower, blower, and trimmer for the ...

Discover how twelve once-magical vacation spots have been irreversibly transformed by overtourism, leaving behind only ...

Starting a generator regularly, as well as treating fuel with a stabilizer, can help keep batteries charged and prevent fuel ...

Solar panels are a hot topic as a potential replacement for traditional power sources, but could you use them to replace your ...

Following on our generator maintenance tips in the Aug. 1 issue, consulting engineer Charles “Buc” Fitch, P.E., offers 10 ...

PINE ISLAND — DFLer Heather Holmes said Tuesday she will run again against Republican incumbent Rep. Duane Quam for a state House seat to represent District 24A. Holmes, a former Byron Public Schools ...