When the lights go out, a portable generator can feel like a lifeline, but if you rush the startup, you can end up staring at tripped breakers instead of restored power. The difference between a ...

Backup generators are a lot like old friends in that you forget about them until you need a favor. And when there's an emergency, you expect them to show up instantly, no questions asked. But ...

When the power fails, you expect your generator to hum steadily in the background, not to spend the night tripping breakers ...