That’s why it’s best to shop for a generator before you really need one. It gives you time to get familiar with the model, stock up on gasoline, and more to the point, hire an electrician to install a ...

If you live in an area where power outages are common, then you know the frustration of being suddenly plunged into darkness. And loss of lighting isn't the only inconvenience. Going without ...

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 ...

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 ...

Heath installs a generator transfer switch; Mark fixes a faulty brick lintel repair. Heath Eastman assists a homeowner who wants to hook up a generator to their home by installing a transfer switch to ...

You can set up either a manual or automatic switch–which connect to your generator using twist-lock cords that coincide with your system’s amperage–to make this process efficient for your home.But ...