Don't wait for a black out or emergency to roll around before grabbing a portable power station or solar generator. The deals also include portable chargers for smaller devices. By Stan Horaczek ...

Solar is no longer just a way to trim your utility bill; for many homeowners it is a serious contender to keep the lights on when the grid goes dark. Whether panels can truly stand in for a gas or ...

While standard receptacles typically use three wires -- hot, neutral and ground -- you'll occasionally find 2-prong outlets in older homes. Since this type of outlet lacks a ground connection, the ...

Shares of fuel cell technology Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) jumped 7% in the morning session after the company announced it began its first-ever contract with NASA to supply liquid hydrogen. The agreement ...

When winter storms knock out the power, they rarely give much warning — and suddenly, everyday essentials like heat, lights, and phone chargers feel anything but optional. The best portable generators ...

Don’t worry, it’s not just you. Everyone dropped their first, or likely fortieth, F-bomb when their dad had them hold the spark plug while he hit the kickstarter on their dirt bike. While it might ...

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A mucus plug protects the cervix from bacteria during pregnancy. Losing a mucus plug can indicate the start of labor. Contact your doctor if you lose your mucus plug before 37 weeks. A mucus plug is a ...

A smart plug is essentially a plug, but with smart technology that opens up a range of features and functions. Just plug in a device and you can switch it off and on with an app on your phone or ...