Portable generators are popular choices for people who want a backup plan in case they lose power in severe winter weather ...

Q: I plan to install a backup generator for power outages. How do I determine what size I need? Would it make economic sense to just use one all the time? A: Smaller portable or large whole-house ...

When winter strays farther south than usual, at top of mind for many Texans is electricity, especially after 2021’s blizzard knocked out power to much of the state and killed hundreds. The National ...

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 ...

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Nobody wants to deal with a power outage. Aside from the aggravation of not having access to the internet, it can also cause serious problems like spoiling food, or extreme temperatures during summer ...

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When using generators in severe weather, safety is crucial to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, electrocution, and fire.