Q: I plan to install a backup generator for power outages. How do I determine what size I need? Would it make economic sense to just use one all the time? A: Smaller portable or large whole-house ...

Get help calculating what size generator you need. Plus, advice on whether to pay more for an inverter model, or even invest in a whole-home generator.

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

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

All fuel-burning generators have an engine that creates electricity independent of the power grid. Besides delivering emergency power during an outage, portable generators allow you to use power tools ...

Preparing for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season means more than just stocking up on supplies, it also means being ready for potential power outages. For many, that includes relying on a generator to ...

Experts say between 2000 and 2019, extreme weather events have become more frequent, and the terrible devastation caused by the January Los Angeles fires has done little to calm the nerves. In fact, ...