Editor’s note — January 9, 2026: With severe winter weather events happening regularly this season, we recently updated this guide and checked to make sure all of our recommendations are available and ...

Before running out to buy a generator, it’s important to think about how and where you’re going to use it. There are often laws, rules, and restrictions regarding their use in residential homes, with ...

You could soon be charging your mobile phone using your shoe thanks to researchers in the US who have created a tiny device that generates electric power as it is stretched and then released. The ...

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 ...

Picking a generator depends mainly on the size of your home and what you wish to power. The average house will take at least 5,000 to 7,500 watts to run only the most critical equipment—think fridge, ...