When the lights go out, a portable generator can feel like a lifeline, but if you rush the startup, you can end up staring at ...

During the fall and winter, windstorms can knock out power for thousands of people in the Puget Sound area for hours and sometimes days. Do you know how to use a generator? According to the Red Cross, ...

A generator can be a good backup, but be sure you understand how and when it will work with your solar panels. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of ...

TAMPA (BLOOM) – Hurricane Milton has left many Floridians without power, and for many residents, this may be their first time using a generator. With a rapidly growing population and new residents who ...

When the lights go out and the house falls silent, you are not thinking about code books or wiring diagrams. You just want ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Portable generators are useful for a lot of things, from providing power during ...

Hurricane season starts on June 1 and lasts until Nov. 30 each year. Hurricanes can damage homes, buildings and roads, and they often cause widespread power outages. As a result, many homeowners ...

Debris blocks FM2031, the main access road, after Hurricane Beryl came ashore nearby Monday, July 8, 2024, in Matagorda. (Jon Shapley/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images) In the aftermath of a ...