Blackouts happen, and generators can make them a lot less awful. But what kind of generator do you need, and how powerful does it have to be? Here’s how to tell.

Every generator and power station has two numbers listed on it: starting watts (sometimes called surge or peak watts) and ...

Extreme cold is hitting, here's how to safely hook up a generator to your house before you lose power.

When the lights go out and you reach for a generator, the fastest way to turn relief into a repair bill is to power it up with the wrong things still connected. Sensitive electronics, overloaded ...