This makes a portable home generator a popular piece of gear to keep on hand, but connecting one to the house takes a bit of know-how and planning.

From picking the right panels to the right type of installation, we walk you through every step of the process.

I'm a master electrician so I know the process of installing a generator isn’t always simple. Knowing how to do so safely and efficiently hook up a generator to your house is crucial to avoid ...

These models juice up your refrigerator, air conditioner, and other essentials during an emergency—no matter what.

Consumer Reports gives four steps to safely getting a portable generator running quickly.

It should be noted, though, that connecting a portable generator to your home’s circuit breaker often costs as much as the generator itself.

These switches are used to safely connect generators into a home’s electrical panel. They come in manual and automatic versions that are used for permanent solutions.

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 ...