Your home can be your personal sanctuary during the bitter cold, but when the power goes out, you may need to take matters into your own hands. When a winter storm approaches, AccuWeather recommends preparing an emergency kit well ahead of time. Power ...

Blizzards can bring snow, sleet, ice and hail, capable of knocking out power, whiting out roads and causing a variety of issues for smart home technology. There are some critical steps you can take to prepare your home for the worst of winter before it causes chaos.

Snow in the forecast brings more than just a winter wonderland. It also increases the chance of power outages. Winter precipitation can cause power lines to sag, particularly if a snow-laden branch pushes them down. Those power lines can snap, causing outages.

Georgia is bracing for a winter storm that models suggest will produce a wintry mix at best, or snow and ice at worst. Now is the time to prepare for the worst-case scenario.