The hands-off nature of today’s most powerful, durable, and quiet standby generator means homeowners don’t really need to think about the inner workings of the machine. Still, understanding the basics ...

Many homeowners are surprised to learn that most solar systems stop working during an outage — even on sunny days. That’s why many people add a backup generator (or solar batteries) to make sure their ...

When winter storms knock out the power, they rarely give much warning — and suddenly, everyday essentials like heat, lights, and phone chargers feel anything but optional. The best portable generators ...