When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more When winter storms knock out the power, they rarely give much warning — and suddenly, everyday essentials ...

Electricity is essential for operating lights, appliances, and important home systems, like the air conditioner and furnace, as well as charging personal devices, like a tablet or smartphone. So ...

Inverter generators are a relatively new, and improved, type of portable generator. You use both types of generator the same way, to power appliances and electronics after an outage at home or when ...

Power outages can be frustrating, but this time of year they can be extremely dangerous. Those located in the northeastern part of the country have faced inclement weather this week, seeing snow, ice ...

Portable generators can power essential appliances during power outages, with various sizes available based on wattage needs. Dual-fuel models offer flexibility, but gasoline is the most commonly used ...

If you’ve ever used a pocket-sized power bank to recharge your phone, you’ll appreciate the utility of a portable power station. It’s essentially a large rechargeable lithium-ion battery with an array ...

When winter storms knock out the power, they rarely give much warning — and suddenly, everyday essentials like heat, lights, and phone chargers feel anything but optional. The best portable generators ...