Sales of portable generators tend to spike around major storms, from just before to weeks afterward. But getting a generator up and running in a hurry often means bypassing the recommended ...

An electrician can tell you whether an interlock will work with your electrical system and whether it meets local building codes. You’ll have to pay $50 to $150 for the kit, plus $400 to $800 for ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Whether it’s a hurricane, an ice storm, or even a wildfire, power outages seem to be happening more often and in more places. Maybe you’re thinking about buying a generator to keep ...