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

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, ...

Both inverter and standard generators run on fossil fuels and emit carbon monoxide (CO) fumes in their exhaust and must be ...

The Harbor Freight 5000W Predator is an inverter generator, so it's quieter and more efficient than conventional models, but ...

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

Tyson O’Neill, owner of Generator Supercenter of Puget Sound in Lynnwood, said homeowners must stop treating backup power ...

Following on our generator maintenance tips in the Aug. 1 issue, consulting engineer Charles “Buc” Fitch, P.E., offers 10 ...

When the power goes out, your home can feel vulnerable. But what if a power outage could just be a minor inconvenience instead of a major disruption? While a flickering flashlight might get you ...

The biggest effect of everyone turning lights on at once would be a surge in demand for electricity, which most people ...

If your home isn’t equipped for central air conditioning, mini-splits may be a smart alternative, particularly if you don’t ...

The president’s domestic policy law created complex new work requirements for Medicaid and food stamps, but left the states ...

The aptly named Boxer engine became more refined as Volkswagen turned out later Beetle generations. It grew to 1.6 liters ...