Both provide electricity during an outage—the choice comes down to convenience, price, and power A portable generator (left) is much less expensive than a permanently installed whole-house model ...

Details are still up in the air, but forecasters feel certain we're facing a significant winter storm this weekend. How prepared do you need to be?

Picking a generator depends mainly on the size of your home and what you wish to power. The average house will take at least 5,000 to 7,500 watts to run only the most critical equipment—think fridge, ...

A generator can be a good backup, but be sure you understand how and when it will work with your solar panels. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of ...

You'll pay a premium, but built-in home standby generators from companies like Champion, Generac, and Kohler can power your entire home during an outage Whole-house generators can be expensive, but ...

When you lose power, a whole-house generator keeps your home’s systems up and running. Some are permanently installed to power your home in an emergency, while others are portable for off-grid camping ...