Sales of portable generators tend to spike around major storms, from just before to weeks afterward. But getting a portable generator up and running in a hurry often means bypassing the recommended ...

If you’re thinking of connecting an electrical generator to your household to provide backup power during an outage, there are different options. One of the simplest, most flexible and most economical ...

Hurricane and wildfire seasons are underway, and they appear to be getting longer and more severe in recent years. In response to this, portable generators and power stations have become critical ...

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 ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Whether it’s a hurricane, an ice storm, or even a wildfire, power outages seem to be happening more often and in more places. Maybe you’re thinking about buying a generator to keep ...

When the power goes out because of a hurricane, a storm, or a problem with the electrical grid, portable generators and whole-house generators will do the same important task: provide electricity ...

Q: While we were preparing for Hurricane Irma, my son told me I should not use my portable generator to power my TV and computer. Is this true? A: It's impossible to say without more specific ...

The power just went out—again. As you dig around for candles and wonder whether your laptop is fully charged, you think, “I’m finally going to get a generator.” Portable generators are standalone ...

Plus an alternative that could save you hundreds of dollars By Paul Hope, Allen St. John Sales of portable generators tend to spike around major storms. But getting a portable generator up and running ...