Generators are only as safe as you make them. Here's how to keep your house powered, and your family safe, after a power ...

Solar panels can only generate electricity; they can’t store it, so you must pair them with a stand-alone battery bank or a power station. For home emergency power (for a few hours of power), we ...

Ideally, you don’t use your portable generator often. But you don’t want this key piece of emergency equipment to let you down when you need it. How can you make sure your generator is always ready to ...

Dealing with the expense and bother of setting up a home generator can seem like overkill until the power is out and you're unable to charge your phone, the food in your fridge is spoiling, your ...

A lot of people turn to space heaters and power generators when temperatures drop to record-breaking lows. The devices, while useful, come with risks, including carbon monoxide poisoning and fire ...

CR's experts help you select the right type and size of generator to keep the electricity flowing, whether you have frequent power outages or none at allTo determine the size generator you need, ...

Starting a generator regularly, as well as treating fuel with a stabilizer, can help keep batteries charged and prevent fuel ...

The Beavercreek Township Fire Department shared these tips and reminders from the National Fire Protection Association. Some people may use portable generators when there are power outages, but it’s ...

Picking a generator depends mainly on the size of your home and what you wish to power. The average house will take at least 5,000 to 7,500 watts to run only the most critical equipment—think fridge, ...

Facing a power outage without backup can be risky. The best portable generators transform these potentially dangerous scenarios into mere inconveniences, powering everything from important medical ...