Blackouts happen, and generators can make them a lot less awful. But what kind of generator do you need, and how powerful does it have to be? Here’s how to tell.

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Refuel only after turning off the generator and allowing it to cool for at least 15 minutes. Gasoline spilled on hot engine parts can ignite instantly. Store your fuel in away from living spaces and ...

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The Anker Solix E10 competes with the Powerwall and other home battery backups. It offers three ways to keep your home powered during an outage. You can buy it now.

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