If you’ve ever sat through a power outage watching your phone battery tick down — or worse, found yourself off the grid with no way to call for help — then you already know how clutch a backup power ...

So, I want to make a small hand-operated electric generator with my kids just to kind of show them how this kind of thing works. I understand the basics, but there are some things I want to do that I ...

It's about time to prepare for summer by selecting a home battery or generator that can make sure your air conditioning stays up and running. Batteries and generators provide the same basic service, ...

Go to a big box or hardware store in Fairbanks during and just after a major storm knocks down powerlines, and you may see from empty shelves that generators are often in high demand for lighting, ...

Whether it’s wildfires, hurricanes, or frigid winter storms, natural disasters are now a frequent part of life for many, so it’s a good idea to stay prepared. Often in these emergencies, power will be ...

Everyone loves to play with electricity and plasma, and [Hyperspace Pirate] is no exception. Inspired by a couple of 40×20 N52 neodymium magnets he had kicking around, he decided to put together a ...