KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis talked with fire officials about her generator and the common mistakes people make with generators that could be deadly. You want to know what you’re buying, and the only ...

When the power goes out and a portable generator roars to life, the weak link in your setup is often not the machine, but the cord you grab in a hurry. One specific extension-cord shortcut, using a ...

If you're just now learning that there are times you should never use an extension cord, consider yourself lucky that you didn't learn your lesson the hard way. Using an extension cord when you ...

This DIY “shortcut” is a lethal gamble that can fry your generator and void your homeowners insurance. Using double male extension cords with generators causes hazardous backfeeding into the power ...

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With more than 250,000 customers without power on Tuesday, officials are warning people to be careful when operating generators. "Generators can be helpful when the power goes out for an extended ...

Extension cords are handy for outdoor power tools when you don't have an outlet nearby, but there's one task in your garage that you should never use them for.