The winter storm that slammed the East Coast left 3 million without power and caused at least 9 deaths, according to the New York Times. Many will be without power for days, leaving those who were unprepared without heat, hot water and a way to keep refrigerated food...
The CPSC recently issued a reminder on portable generator safety following the numerous tornados that have swept through the southern states. With power knocked out in many towns, folks are turning to portable, gas-run generators to provide much-needed electricity to...
Our man Greg down at International Builders Show 2011 in Orlando is making the rounds on the showroom floor, reporting back on the cool and interesting products and advances in home building and renovation. He's taken a look at a few interesting products, including:...
My folks recently came off a good five day stretch without power to their home in Durham, NH. The combination of heavy, wet snow and wind speeds well over 50 mph downed trees, limbs and powerlines all over their region. It wasn't a hurricane or a Nor'easter; it was...
Power outages can affect any home at any time. With the right emergency backup power solution, life can continue without interruption. Here’s a look at how the latest emergency generators are keeping up with today’s high-tech and power-hungry homes.
Backup generators bring peace of mind to homeowners who live in ice storm and hurricane-prone areas. Just ask anybody who lost power in the ice storm here last month how much they valued their backup generator. Briggs & Stratton is showing a new line of...
Using your feet to power the car or house? The Flintstones would be proud…The FreeCharge Weza portable generator/battery from Freeplay stores enough juice to jump your wheels or get the lights back on, and all it takes is a heart-healthy step workout on the pedal to...
