Storing a generator outside all year is safe as long as you follow certain protocols. Use a level, well-drained surface plus a canopy, cover, or enclosure that blocks rain but still lets air flow.

Backup generators are a lot like old friends in that you forget about them until you need a favor. And when there's an emergency, you expect them to show up instantly, no questions asked. But ...

During a winter storm, a generator can help give your home or business power if electricity has been knocked out. But people ...