There are multiple ways you can back up the power in your home: You could go with a solar-battery setup, a diesel/gasoline generator, or a propane generator. While all of these have their various pros ...

Briggs & Stratton recalls portable generator fuel tank replacement caps, due to the fuel tank replacement caps lack ventilation holes which allow pressure to build up in the fuel tank, posing a fire ...

After the power is restored following a blackout, you can use a hand pump to almost drain the generator gas tank into a container, start the machine, and run it completely out of gas to clear the ...

MIAMI (CBS4) - Now that the storm has passed, and your lights are still on, chances are you are one of the lucky South Floridians with a generator. That means you're likely to be wondering, "What do I ...

If you often lose power where you live, whether because of seasonal storms such as hurricanes or due to other problems with the electrical grid, having a whole-house generator can be very convenient.

Portable generators are not hard to use, but can be dangerous if you don’t follow recommended guidelines.

“Potentially, with a crane, bad things can happen,” Norman said. County Engineer Jeremy Purvis suggested it could even come down to someone paying $1 for the generator and two 2,000-gallon fuel tanks ...

Briggs & Stratton recalled about 3,000 replacement fuel caps for its portable generators. The caps, manufactured by Kelch, a division of Bemis Manufacturing, have a built-in fuel gauge and were sold ...