Many Clevelanders are using portable generators that run on gasoline during this most recent power outage. This can be done, but the option can be dangerous and has its limitations, Shepp said. A ...

HOUSTON — Generators, while sometimes necessary, can also be deadly. As the Houston area recovers from the recent deadly storm and continues to deal with power outages, the City of Houston Office of ...

Nobody wants to deal with a power outage. Aside from the aggravation of not having access to the internet, it can also cause serious problems like spoiling food, or extreme temperatures during summer ...

Electricity is essential for operating lights, appliances, and important home systems, like the air conditioner and furnace, as well as charging personal devices, like a tablet or smartphone. So ...

Portable power stations have an array of output ports, including USB-C, USB-A, car accessory, AC, and RV. Consider what types of appliances or electronics you’re planning to charge and the type of ...

Debris blocks FM2031, the main access road, after Hurricane Beryl came ashore nearby Monday, July 8, 2024, in Matagorda. (Jon Shapley/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images) In the aftermath of a ...

There are many reasons why you might want to own a generator. They make for great backup power sources during a blackout, they're useful for outdoor events, as well as for RV or other off-grid trips, ...

From rolling blackouts in California to windstorms toppling forests (and power lines) in Washington State; hurricanes devastating communities along the eastern seaboard to electrical grid failures in ...

Editor's Note — July 23, 2025: We’ve checked our recommendations to ensure each mower is still available and competitively priced. We also removed and replaced some models with new recommendations ...