This experiment explores how early electrical technology can be rebuilt from scratch by creating a rechargeable lead-acid ...

A portable generator will keep your fridge running and lights on when a power outage strikes. But if you live in an area where extreme weather is common, then it may make sense to invest in a ...

Our editor-tested and researched portable and whole-home options keep appliances and other essentials running during an ...

Store your generator in a clean, dry, and ventilated spot that you can access easily but is not attached to your house. Storing a generator in your home or too close to it is dangerous because vapors ...

Weather, to put it mildly, is fickle. One moment it's sunny and breezy, and the next you're staring down a tornado barreling through your neighborhood. While it's not necessarily common to deal with ...

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

WASHINGTON — When severe weather hits, it can sometimes disrupt or damage vital infrastructure, such as the power grid or water supply. That's when many people often turn to generators to restore ...

Fewer power outages led to disappointing residential sales for Generac, but investors cheered the jump in sales to data ...