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What to do before you start a generator so you don’t trip breakers instantly

When the lights go out, a portable generator can feel like a lifeline, but if you rush the startup, you can end up staring at ...
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The generator rule that prevents carbon monoxide deaths—how far it really needs to be from the house

Every major storm season, the same pattern repeats: the power fails, the portable generators come out, and carbon monoxide quietly starts to build where it should not. You hear the rule of thumb about ...
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Appliance experts are pushing homeowners to upgrade their aging backup generators: 'These days, more homeowners are choosing [this]'

Upgrading your home with a battery system can be a great way to keep the lights on during a power outage while remaining ...

Winter Significantly Increases Carbon Monoxide Risk - Here's How To Stay Safe

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can easily kill if its presence goes unnoticed. Beyond detectors, here's ...

Portable Generator Market Size to Hit $2.9 Billion Opportunity by 2027 | MarketsandMarkets™

The global Portable Generator Market size is expected to grow from USD 2.2 billion in 2022 to USD 2.9 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 6.0% according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™. Electricity ...
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What really happened to CIA's lost plutonium? A forgotten nuke on the sacred peak

CIA's 1965 nuclear generator, packed with Nagasaki-level plutonium, lost forever on India's Nanda Devi peak. Avalanche buried ...

As Winter Storms Threaten Millions in the U.S., CPSC Issues Safety Tips to Help Families Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and Fires

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As winter storms and freezing temperatures threaten millions across the country, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to ...