To get the best efficiency for my battery backup system I want to make sure that the backup battery is large enough to cope with at least twice the total amp hours required in my calculations. So, in ...

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

The power just went out—again. As you dig around for candles and wonder whether your laptop is fully charged, you think, “I’m finally going to get a generator.” Let’s say you want a generator that can ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The power just went out—again. As you dig around for candles and wonder whether your laptop is fully ...

Portable generators have become fairly common and their popularity will likely increase as extreme weather events become a more regular part of daily life. Anyone who lives in a suburban area often ...

It's about time to prepare for summer by selecting a home battery or generator that can make sure your air conditioning stays up and running. Batteries and generators provide the same basic service, ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

GREENFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The city of Greenfield received a $176,025.62 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to install a backup generator at the ...

Hurricane season starts June 1. Let’s hope it doesn’t become the “killing season” again in Florida nursing homes. Everyone remembers what happened when Hurricane Irma blew through Florida in September ...