Generators come in handy during a power outage, but you can't just plug any device you like into the machine without taking ...

When the lights cut out without warning, the first few minutes decide whether you simply ride out an inconvenience or end up paying for fried electronics and ruined food. The safest move is to treat ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You know the signs: The lights flicker, your humidifier stops humming, and some piece of tech—there’s ...

Every time the lights cut out, you probably worry about the food in your fridge or the charge on your phone, not the long‑term health of your appliances. Yet the quiet way you handle power outages can ...

With ice in the forecast, there is the chance that some across central North Carolina will lose power, perhaps for days. The quest to keep warm can bring risks -- from fire, carbon monoxide, even ...