GREENSBORO, N.C. — Whether it’s a hurricane, an ice storm, or even a wildfire, power outages seem to be happening more often and in more places. Maybe you’re thinking about buying a generator to keep ...

Sales of portable generators tend to spike around major storms. But getting a portable generator up and running in a hurry often means bypassing the recommended installation procedure and making do ...

If you live in an area where power outages are common, then you know the frustration of being suddenly plunged into darkness. And loss of lighting isn't the only inconvenience. Going without ...