Champion’s 4,750-watt generator has enough capacity to run three or four critical 120-volt circuits in your home during an ...

Editor’s Note — October 9, 2025: We checked our recommendations to verify that they are still in stock and competitively priced. We’ve also added a standby generator, the Generac Guardian 22-Kilowatt ...

If you experience regular power outages or live somewhere that's considered high risk for disasters such as hurricanes or fires, a home generator or large power bank may be worth investing in. Both ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The power just went out—again. As you dig around for candles and wonder whether your laptop is fully ...

After Hurricane Ike knocked out electricity to most of Houston in 2008, my 83-year-old father fired up his portable generator, running extension cords through an open kitchen window to a handful of ...

Cleary advises homeowners to think about generator capacity in two ways: essential coverage and whole-home coverage.

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Standby generators are a common way to make sure your home stays ahead of the storm, and some of those household and small business generators are built right here in the ...

If you need backup power for your home, RV, campsite, or job site, a dual fuel generator is a wise investment. These versatile units are designed to run off two different fuel sources—like propane, ...

Question: Ed: I've read your past columns on standby home generators and have a question about winter startup concerns. Since they are permanently installed outside a home, are they just sitting there ...