Our editor-tested and researched portable and whole-home options keep appliances and other essentials running during an ...

A whole-house generator can keep your home comfortable and safe during power outages, but only when it is installed and used correctly. Because these systems run on fuel and connect directly to your ...

Weather is unpredictable. Strong winds or storms can wreak havoc on power lines, resulting in outages that may last hours or ...

When the lights flick back on after an outage, the real risk to your home often starts, not ends. The first few minutes of restored electricity are when surges, overloaded circuits, and stressed ...

Power outages can come from winter storms, heat waves, wildfires or a delivery driver backing into the power line by your ...