Your home generator can power plenty of devices, but there are some items you should keep unplugged to avoid damage, overloads, or tripping the system.

Help! For about the sixth time in the last year, we're without power. This time it's due to a rare, early snowstorm that took down power lines around town, but in the past it's been anything from a ...

1. Find out which appliances they want to run and the wattage they need. Most generators can power between 2,500 and 5,000 watts — enough for your refrigerator and maybe a few lights but not your ...

Freezing temperatures coupled with sleet and snow can be a surefire recipe for power outages. With reports of inclement weather in metro Atlanta this weekend, having a portable generator — and using ...