Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? No one likes to be in the dark during a storm. Those who live in cities may not ...

Plus an alternative that could save you hundreds of dollars By Paul Hope, Allen St. John Sales of portable generators tend to spike around major storms. But getting a portable generator up and running ...

Instead, you plug appliances or electronics directly into the generator, which is less convenient ... These units can’t be connected to a circuit breaker panel or used to power any hardwired device ...

New Brunswick's electrical inspector is cautioning the growing number of people wiring generators into their home or business' system to get a professional licensed electrician to help. Once installed ...