The hands-off nature of today’s most powerful, durable, and quiet standby generator means homeowners don’t really need to think about the inner workings of the machine. Still, understanding the basics ...

Many homeowners are surprised to learn that most solar systems stop working during an outage — even on sunny days. That’s why many people add a backup generator (or solar batteries) to make sure their ...

THE FLURRY of images generated by artificial intelligence (AI) feels like the product of a thoroughly modern tool. In fact, computers have been at the easel for decades. In the early 1970s Harold ...

Winter weather isn’t normally associated with power outages the way a thunderstorm or hurricane is, but cold precipitation, ...

When you lose power, a whole-house generator keeps your home’s systems up and running. Some are permanently installed to power your home in an emergency, while others are portable for off-grid camping ...

Portable generators can power essential appliances during power outages, with various sizes available based on wattage needs. Dual-fuel models offer flexibility, but gasoline is the most commonly used ...

CR's experts help you select the best type and size of generator to keep the electricity flowing, whether you have occasional or frequent power outagesTo determine the best generator size for ...