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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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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...