One of the best safety nets homeowners can give themselves is a whole-house generator. This type of generator instantly powers on during an outage, providing electricity for lights, refrigerators, air ...

The demand for generators for whole-house use varies based on weather conditions, market, and region. Homeowners will want to note the size of their house and electrical panel so they don’t buy more ...

Home standby generators from companies like Champion, Generac, and Kohler can be pricey, but they provide immediate backup ...

Both provide electricity during an outage—the choice comes down to convenience, price, and powerA portable generator (left) ...

Making a $13,000 investment in a home generator is well worth the return in peace of mind alone, according to Midland resident Paul Theisen. Theisen has lived in his house in the northeast part of the ...