GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — We're in for a snowy stretch, West Michigan. The lake-effect snow that began falling Friday morning is expected to continue through the weekend and into at least Monday. Also on ...

Weather is unpredictable. Strong winds or storms can wreak havoc on power lines, resulting in outages that may last hours or even days. People have come to rely on electricity, not only for comfort ...

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

Days before last weekend's winter storm arrived, I began getting anxious about the possibility of an ice storm and major power outages. I kept recalling the catastrophic ice storms of December 2000 ...

"Keep the generator dry. Operate on a dry surface under an open canopy or tent if necessary. Dry your hands before touching ...