How to safely use a generator at home during a power outage

Lake-effect snow has descended once again and is expected to continue over the weekend. If you lose power, you may turn to a ...
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Lines are down across western WA, here’s what to do if you encounter one, generator safety

Downed power lines will be one of many headaches facing Tacoma’s new public utilities director, writes columnist Bill Virgin. Janet Jensen News Tribune file photo, 2013 Over 1,000 outages have been ...
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If you’re running a generator, this is the extension-cord mistake that starts trouble fast

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 ...

Our editors' favorite portable generators give you reliable power whenever and wherever you need it

With severe winter weather events happening regularly this season, we recently updated this guide, including the addition the ...