NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Portable generators are popular choices for people who want a backup plan in case they lose power in severe winter weather events, but there are a few things you should know ...

Ideally, you don’t use your portable generator often. But you don’t want this key piece of emergency equipment to let you down when you need it. How can you make sure your generator is always ready to ...

Among other random weather events, the annual hurricane season—which runs through November—prompts many to rush out and buy portable generators, but you shouldn’t wait until disaster hits to acquire ...

With power outages widespread during this bought of severe winter weather, knowing how to operate a generator safely is paramount. According to the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security and ...

We are keeping a close eye on the tropics as Hurricane Lee continues moving towards the United States and once again, we find ourselves going through the checklist of things we need -- including a ...

Neglect your leaf blower, and you’ll be raking up everything. Shrug off maintaining the snow blower, and you’ll be shoveling. But ignoring your portable generator means your home goes dark when the ...

Solar panels can only generate electricity; they can’t store it, so you must pair them with a stand-alone battery bank or a power station. For home emergency power (for a few hours of power), we ...

Keep your fridge, lights and personal devices on during any disaster.