Cleary advises homeowners to think about generator capacity in two ways: essential coverage and whole-home coverage. Essential coverage powers only key circuits, such as heating, lighting, and ...

Our editor-tested and researched portable and whole-home options keep appliances and other essentials running during an ...

What determines the right generator size for your home when the power goes out? According to a HelloNation article, it is not about square footage or comparing to a neighbor’s setup, but about ...

Start by making a list of the devices and appliances you need to power and add up the number of watts it takes to run them. Consider the fuel options to generate backup power, whether it's gas or ...

As storms continue surging across Houston, thousands of Southeast Texas residents facing ongoing power outages may consider purchasing a backup generator. According to Consumer Reports, the generators ...

If recent storms have you thinking about emergency backup power for your home, there are a lot of options to consider beyond extension cords plugged into a portable generator outside. There are other ...

If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. With snow in the forecast and memories of last year’s ice storm still fresh, now might be the perfect time to prepare ...