If you live in an area where power outages are common, then you know the frustration of being suddenly plunged into darkness. And loss of lighting isn't the only inconvenience. Going without ...

If you’re thinking of connecting an electrical generator to your household to provide backup power during an outage, there are different options. One of the simplest, most flexible and most economical ...

That’s why it’s best to shop for a generator before you really need one. It gives you time to get familiar with the model, stock up on gasoline, and more to the point, hire an electrician to install a ...

Sales of portable generators tend to spike around major storms, from just before to weeks afterward. But getting a generator up and running in a hurry often means bypassing the recommended ...

As backup power sources become more common in residential construction (Photo 1), many homeowners have learned about the needs and benefits of transfer switches. They know in the event of an electric ...

Almost all the questions I have received lately revolve around the damage caused by the severe weather of 2010 and 2011. Even many of the homeowners not directly affected by wind or water damage have ...

Q:We recently had a big storm hit New England. Once again, I wish I had a backup generator system installed at my home. After going through my second prolonged power outage in the last few years, this ...

Whether it’s a hurricane, ice storm, 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 the juice flowing. While ...

Will my home value increase if I install a generator? Home generators have a sole purpose; to provide power to your home when your electric company cannot. Loss of power can simply be a result of a ...

Plus an alternative that could save you hundreds of dollars By Paul Hope, Allen St. John Sales of portable generators tend to spike around major storms. But getting a portable generator up and running ...