Blackouts happen, and generators can make them a lot less awful. But what kind of generator do you need, and how powerful does it have to be? Here’s how to tell.

Cost, sizing, and ROI explained.

Answer: A whole-house generator uses natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas (propane). The generator is connected to your home’s electrical wiring and the fuel source. These are fully automatic ...

Both provide electricity during an outage—the choice comes down to convenience, price, and power A portable generator (left) is much less expensive than a permanently installed whole-house model ...

Days before last weekend's winter storm arrived, I began getting anxious about the possibility of an ice storm and major ...

Details are still up in the air, but forecasters feel certain we’re facing a significant winter storm this weekend. How ...