When the lights go out and you reach for a generator, the fastest way to turn relief into a repair bill is to power it up with the wrong things still connected. Sensitive electronics, overloaded ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Portable generators are useful for a lot of things, from providing power during camping trips to ...

When the grid goes dark, the difference between a calm night and a cascade of tripped breakers usually comes down to the order in which you bring your generator and circuits online. A backup unit that ...