Q: I plan to install a backup generator for power outages. How do I determine what size I need? Would it make economic sense to just use one all the time? A: Smaller portable or large whole-house ...

It's never fun to have your power go out, so many people prepare themselves for that situation with a backup generator. You typically won't need a generator to power your house for days — except in ...

Introduction: When sudden outages hit because of wild weather, an old power grid, or soaring electricity use, most homeowners feel the stress. Maybe it’s time to swap the noisy, fussy gas generator ...