SUGAR LAND, Texas - After the Big Freeze, and before hurricane season begins, a lot of people are reviewing their plans to get power in an emergency. While portable generators are very popular, a ...

Discover how to transform everyday objects into useful energy devices in this exciting DIY science project. Learn step-by-step how to build mini generators from recycled DC motor components and create ...

When the lights go out and the house falls silent, you are not thinking about code books or wiring diagrams. You just want ...

Ideally, you don’t use your portable generator often. But you don’t want this key piece of emergency equipment to let you down when you need it. How can you make sure your generator is always ready to ...

Over the past five years, my wife and I have built many outbuildings and tackled numerous projects around our homestead. First came the chicken coop, followed by a greenhouse, a garden, a dog kennel, ...

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Whether it’s from a wildfire, hurricane, or ice storm, massive power outages seem to be happening more often. So it’s no surprise portable generators are popular items. And as Consumer Reports reminds ...