A home generator can protect you during power outages. This guide can help you make a smart choice without overpaying.

Home standby generators from companies like Champion, Generac, and Kohler can be pricey, but they provide immediate backup power during outagesWhole-house generators are more expensive than ...

A home standby generator is a luxury, and for some people a necessity. Also known as whole-house generators or stationary generators, these units cost about $2,000 to $5,000. And the professional ...

After Hurricane Ike knocked out electricity to most of Houston in 2008, my 83-year-old father fired up his portable generator, running extension cords through an open kitchen window to a handful of ...

Gas-powered generators—which must be run outside—should be kept at least 20 feet from the house, and away from windows and ...

Power outages can range from being annoying to downright catastrophic, depending on the circumstances. With the North American Electric Reliability Corporation estimating that a significant portion of ...