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 ...

Every generator and power station has two numbers listed on it: starting watts (sometimes called surge or peak watts) and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Investing in a generator is a great way to gain peace of mind in a neighborhood at risk of power outages. There are several types ...

Solar panels can only generate electricity; they can’t store it, so you must pair them with a stand-alone battery bank or a power station. For home emergency power (for a few hours of power), we ...

These editor-tested models are ideal for camping, tailgating, or powering tools when you’re too far from an outlet.