Portable generators are not hard to use, but can be dangerous if you don’t follow recommended guidelines.

When a power outage hits, getting left in the dark is just one of the concerns. An extended blackout is an inconvenience, but being without air conditioning, heating or necessary medical equipment is ...

Generators are for outdoor use only and are to be kept away from any physical structures. The National Weather Service suggests keeping a generator a minimum of 20 feet away from entrances, including ...

Thinking of installing a home generator, but unsure about how exactly to connect it to your home? We get it: There’s a lot that goes into finding and setting one of these babies up, and you want to ...

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Dealing with the expense and bother of setting up a home generator can seem like overkill until the power is out and you're unable to charge your phone, the food in your fridge is spoiling, your ...

Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who writes about energy, personal finance, electric vehicles and climate change. He's also the author of the nonfiction book, "Morally Straight: How the Fight for ...

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 ...

Ideally, you don’t use your portable generator often. But you don’t want this key piece of emergency equipment to let you down when you need it. How can you make sure your generator is always ready to ...

A home generator can be a lifesaver when the power goes out. With more extreme weather conditions increasing the frequency of power outages, it's not a bad idea to install one in your home. But can a ...

Maintenance cost is one of several you'll need to account for. Maintenance cost is one of several generator costs you'll need to account for. Understanding the costs, installation requirements and ...