Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? No one likes to be in the dark during a storm. Those who live in cities may not ...

Churning with voltage and resembling an explosion at the wire factory, the breaker panel exudes mystique. But it's just a big switch, filled with other smaller ­switches, which lead to the switches ...

The best tip for buying a portable home generator: Don’t wait until the lights go out. When you live in a place at the mercy of snowstorms, a power outage can range from an annoyance to ...