When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more When winter storms knock out the power, they rarely give much warning — and suddenly, everyday essentials ...

The inconvenience of inclement weather can run the gamut from canceling weekend activities, ruining whatever is in your fridge to causing serious damage.While we don’t have any tech (yet) to protect ...

Power outages are a huge pain, and can seriously disrupt your life. Stop worrying about what will happen to the food in your fridge or your pipes in the winter should you lose power, and invest in a ...

Toyota has launched a new RAV4 plug-in hybrid in Japan that can function as a home backup generator for nearly a week during ...

I live in Arizona, where temperatures have already exceeded 100 degrees this year, so I’m dreading what’s to come. But with reliable backup power, I know I can keep everything running if something ...

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Generators must be kept at least 20 feet away from your home and never operated in enclosed spaces like basements, garages or crawl spaces. They need 3 to 4 feet of clear space above and on all sides ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The weekend winter storm is set to bring snow, sleet, freezing rain and the potential for widespread power outages across Central Virginia, but there’s another health risk ...

"Keep the generator dry. Operate on a dry surface under an open canopy or tent if necessary. Dry your hands before touching ...