We've all been there: The lights go out and the power company sends you a text message. A tree fell on a transmission line or the weather turned severe, and you'll be out of electricity until people ...

During a winter storm, a generator can help give your home or business power if electricity has been knocked out. But people ...

I don’t often work with 12-volt systems, but I can appreciate that everything you’d need to build one could be procured at your local auto-parts store. A much better and safer solution is purchasing ...

When using generators in severe weather, safety is crucial to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, electrocution, and fire.

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more When winter storms knock out the power, they rarely give much warning — and suddenly, everyday essentials ...

When a power outage hits, getting left in the dark is just one of the concerns. An extended blackout is an inconvenience, but being without air conditioning, heating or necessary medical equipment is ...

Many homeowners are surprised to learn that most solar systems stop working during an outage — even on sunny days. That’s why many people add a backup generator (or solar batteries) to make sure their ...