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.

ALBANY-- The state budget calls for some big changes in the wake of superstorm Sandy, including requiring backup power capability at some gasoline stations. The budget also would toughen penalties for ...

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When Hurricane Katrina hit back in 2005, I was trapped in New Orleans for days without power. That lesson taught me to always have a backup plan because you never know when you will find yourself in a ...

"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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Portable generators have become fairly common and their popularity will likely increase as extreme weather events become a more ...

Power outages are common when severe weather strikes, and they could leave you in sweltering heat or bitter cold. A power generator could come in handy during a blackout and could even keep hundreds ...