In this hands-on tutorial, you will learn how to make a generator at home using a DC motor, a perfect new project for DIY enthusiasts and budding engineers. We'll guide you through the step-by-step ...

In this DIY tutorial, learn how to build your very own bicycle generator from scratch! This step-by-step guide will walk you through the entire process, transforming a regular bike into a sustainable ...

Portable generator like this one made by Generac are powered by gasoline and need to be manually started. Although built-ins are more expensive and require ...

As part of our August cover package, "Facing Down Disaster," senior home editor Roy Berendsohn already told you how to plan ahead for power in the advent of disaster—and which portable electrical ...

This undated photo provided by Generac shows a portable generator available for homeowners. Portables are powered by gasoline and need to be manually started. This undated photo provided by Generac ...

Top-rated inverter generators from Champion, Honda, and others run longer—and quieter—than traditional generators, but they often cost more, too Inverter generators can run longer on a tank of fuel ...