With wild weather on the rise, home generators are no longer just a convenience, but a necessity. Here is our handy guide.

The guiding principle when hooking up a portable generator is simple: Don’t take shortcuts. They can be dangerous and, at times, even lethal. First, you may feel compelled to get your electric ...

These models juice up your refrigerator, air conditioner, and other essentials during an emergency—no matter what.

From keeping your phone charged to powering your whole home, here are my top picks for power stations and solar generators for home backup.

Eyewitness News breaks down your options for choosing a backup power generator for your home as you prepare for this hurricane season.

Consumer Reports shares tips on how to maintain your home portable generator.

Show Compassion But Set Limits – If you have back-up power and no one else in your area does, your home can quickly deteriorate into a long-term way-station for others.

If you have your heart set on a solar backup, though, don’t let me dissuade you. I’m here to walk you through what you need to set up a portable solar backup generator, and how to set it up.