Days before last weekend's winter storm arrived, I began getting anxious about the possibility of an ice storm and major ...

Blackouts happen, and generators can make them a lot less awful. But what kind of generator do you need, and how powerful does it have to be? Here’s how to tell.

Stock up now on winter storm essentials like shovels, generators and cold-weather clothing to stay prepared for the next storm.

Every generator and power station has two numbers listed on it: starting watts (sometimes called surge or peak watts) and ...

That’s exactly how we feel about our 2200 Portable Inverter Generator, the gas-powered portable generator that has kept our ...

Generators and propane have been hit especially hard. As temperatures drop, demands rise. Some people lined up in the cold just to top off their propane tanks. “I’m thankful we’re getting propane,” ...

When using generators in severe weather, safety is crucial to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, electrocution, and fire.

As an arctic front brings freezing temperatures into East Texas, area residents have lined up at propane suppliers, with cars stretching around buildings and onto nearby highways, rushing to prepare ...

If you bought your first generator or propane heater, there are a couple of things you should know about safely operating ...

Louisiana is preparing for devastating winter weather conditions. Here are five ways to keep homes warm in the event of a power outage from Consumer Reports.

Editor’s note — January 9, 2026: With severe winter weather events happening regularly this season, we recently updated this guide and checked to make sure all of our recommendations are available and ...

While some power outages are merely an inconvenience, others can deprive people of electricity and comfort for days. Living in Pittsburgh, you know how unpredictable the weather can be. Portable ...