There’s no point having backup power if it isn’t ready to go when you need it.

Taking a trip in an RV or camper van is a popular choice for many people looking to escape the city. But without the right camping equipment, your trip can quickly turn stressful. Generators are an ...

Learn how to prepare your home and safely connect a backup generator for power during outages from extreme weather or utility ...

Powering up generators, defeating lots of Rotters, and getting to grips with combat is the name of the game in the first level of Romeo is a Dead Man.

Starting a generator regularly, as well as treating fuel with a stabilizer, can help keep batteries charged and prevent fuel from going stale. A dual-fuel generator offers flexibility and can easily ...

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 ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Portable generators are useful for a lot of things, from providing power during camping trips to ...

Every generator and power station has two numbers listed on it: starting watts (sometimes called surge or peak watts) and running watts. Both refer to how much power a generator can deliver, whether ...

Houston – In the aftermath of a major storm, a generator can be a crucial part of your recovery. It can power a fan, turn on some lights, and keep your food cool. But many people only use a generator ...