Going days without electricity has a way of making a person plan ahead for the next time the lights go out. Portable generator makers and big-box retailers are reporting increased demand for portable ...

Blackouts happen, and generators can make them a lot less awful. But what kind of generator do you need, and how powerful does it have to be? Here’s how to tell.

Learn how to prepare your home and safely connect a backup generator for power during outages from extreme weather or utility ...

Some generators operate on unleaded gasoline. Others use diesel fuel. Five gallons of gas will power a 5,600 watt generator for about eight hours. One gallon of gas will power a 3,000 watt generator ...

This story was originally published in our 2015 Hurricane Guide. Click here to view our guide on how to prepare for a hurricane in SWFL. In the days before a hurricane makes landfall, some homeowners ...