Sales of portable generators tend to spike around major storms, from just before to weeks afterward. But getting a portable generator up and running in a hurry often means bypassing the recommended ...

Whether it’s a hurricane, ice storm, even a wildfire, power outages seem to be happening more often and in more places. Maybe you’re thinking about buying a generator to keep the juice flowing. While ...

Whether it’s a hurricane, an ice storm, or even a wildfire, power outages seem to be happening more often and in more places. Maybe you’re thinking about buying a generator to keep the juice flowing.

The promise of using an F-150 Lightning as a home power source is incredible, but a hidden technical flaw is causing it to fail. Learn about the obscure neutral bonding issue that's preventing this ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Whether it’s a hurricane, an ice storm, or even a wildfire, power outages seem to be happening more often and in more places. Maybe you’re thinking about buying a generator to keep ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." No one likes to be in the dark during a storm. Those who live in cities may not experience frequent power ...

Get help calculating what size generator you need. Plus, advice on whether to pay more for an inverter model, or even invest in a whole-home generator.

Stay prepared for everything from emergencies to off-the-grid adventures. Real Simple / David Hattan Power outages are never fun, but with a portable generator, you can keep your appliances running ...

Storms, accidents, and power outages occur. When they do, will you be alone in the dark, or will you have alternatives? Among these alternatives are backup generators. There are different types with ...