Q: Last year, we endured a power outage that lasted for days. After that experience, we decided to buy a generator, but we’re just not sure what to buy. How big of a generator do I need to power my ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Whether it’s a hurricane, an ice storm, or even a wildfire, power outages seem to be happening more often and in more places. Maybe you’re thinking about buying a generator to keep ...

Cleary advises homeowners to think about generator capacity in two ways: essential coverage and whole-home coverage. Essential coverage powers only key circuits, such as heating, lighting, and ...

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There are multiple ways you can back up the power in your home: You could go with a solar-battery setup, a diesel/gasoline generator, or a propane generator. While all of these have their various pros ...