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.

All kinds of generators can be called portable, but despite having wheels, many remain large, heavy and awkward to move around. Portable induction generators are very different. While compact and ...

Three white propane tanks arranged in a row against a wooden wall - Joe_potato/Getty There are multiple ways you can back up the power in your home: You could go with a solar-battery setup, a ...

The same liquified petroleum gas that cooks a steak in the back yard might save your bacon when powering your plant’s standby generator. Liquified petroleum, also known as LP gas or propane, is a ...