What if the power goes out? Backup power typically takes two forms: a fuel-powered backup generator or a battery backup.

For years, I used a gas generator as backup power during outages, whether they were expected or unexpected blackouts. I recently replaced the gas generator with a battery-powered one. While both serve ...

I don’t often work with 12-volt systems, but I can appreciate that everything you’d need to build one could be procured at your local auto-parts store. A much better and safer solution is purchasing ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. During a power outage or when staying off the grid, your first concern is always the electricity. That's why a battery generator (or portable ...

The double-punch of the surprise May derecho and Hurricane Beryl spurred many Houstonians to consider backup power options. Even before this year’s natural disasters, one in four households in the ...

Every jobsite needs a generator, and every generator needs power. Diesel, propane, battery, hybrid – what should you choose? The answer (as always) is: It depends. Here are some questions you need to ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JULY 11: Lily Reeds, 72, sits in her apartment in the Kashmere Gardens neighborhood on July 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas. "I threw everything out, ain ...

As hurricane season approaches, you may think you’re prepared for potential power outages and communication cuts. But technology–solar and battery-powered–has evolved, and so should your hurricane kit ...