If you’re shopping for a whole-house generator, you might have narrowed it down to two names: Generac and Kohler. Both are reputable American brands, and both will switch on automatically when the power goes out. But they differ in ways that matter once the generator is on your property, especially when it comes to price, sizing, service, and long-term support. …

How long will a Generac generator run during a power outage? How does that compare to a gasoline- or propane-powered generator? These are the questions that homeowners ask themselves when they’re trying to decide which type of generator to buy. Knowing the answers can help you decide whether a whole-home generator is right for your house. Generator runtime affects your …

Smart homes make life easy, don’t they? They’re designed around the idea that technology can improve day-to-day routines through automation and connectivity. With enough devices working together, families are safer and more comfortable, but only if the power stays on. When the grid goes down, smart homes go dark, and the systems that homeowners use every day are rendered useless. …

Owning a home comes with its share of problems. Some are minor inconveniences while others can disrupt your entire household. Power outages are one of the most common (and disruptive) issues that homeowners face. The good news? Most common household problems have practical, preventable solutions. As a homeowner, you can prepare for these problems and turn around their outcomes by …

You may have heard that the 2026 El Niño is predicted to be a strong one, but did you know that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says there’s now a 97% chance that El Niño persists through early spring 2027? They’re predicting an 81% chance of a “super” El Niño coming, one of the strongest on record. Homeowners …

Seventy years ago, households relied on little electricity, and the energy they did use went to lighting, refrigeration, washing machines, and small appliances. Over decades, our reliance on energy has changed. Today, modern homes run more devices, systems, and technology than ever before. Where did the change come from? Remote work. EVs. Phones. Computers and smart home technology. All of …

You know the feeling. One moment you’re on a video call, coffee in hand, with the refrigerator humming in the background. The next, everything goes silent. The screen goes dark. In the kitchen, the microwave clock resets to 12:00—again. For most of us, a power outage used to be a rare novelty. You lit a few candles, complained to a …

The moment the power goes out, your home changes personality. The hum of the refrigerator stops. The thermostat goes dark. The Wi-Fi router blinks off, and suddenly the house feels smaller, quieter, and more vulnerable than it did sixty seconds ago. Most homeowners instinctively reach for their phone flashlight and wait. That is understandable. But if you have ever sat …

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A Closer Look at Quiet-Run Generators: Tech Innovations for Noise Reduction When the power goes out, it’s important to have a backup source of energy. Quiet-run generators provide that source of power without the loud mechanical noise produced by generators of years ago. Modern low noise home generator devices are designed to minimize mechanical noise during operation. If you’re a …