Win a Generac generator with installation by Electric Doctor and ensure your home stays powered during outages.

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Power outages cost U.S. businesses $150 billion annually, disrupting operations, damaging equipment, and causing lost revenue. For homeowners, outages can mean spoiled food, unsafe conditions, and ...

The power just went out—again. As you dig around for candles and wonder whether your laptop is fully charged, you think, “I’m finally going to get a generator.” Let’s say you want a generator that can ...

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Many homeowners are surprised to learn that most solar systems stop working during an outage — even on sunny days. That’s why many people add a backup generator (or solar batteries) to make sure their ...

Ford’s F-150 Lightning isn’t the first all-electric pickup truck, but it’s the first you can add to your smart home as a backup generator. It now appears the cost could be even less expensive than a ...

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 ...

The new Jackery Solar Generator 5000 Plus offers whole home backup, hooks into your existing solar system and is packed with features at a reasonable price. Ajay has worked in tech journalism for over ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...