The best practice is to plug appliances and electronics directly into the generator. If you must use an extension cord, make ...

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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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." No one likes to be in the dark during a storm. Those who live in cities may not experience frequent power ...