How Long Can a Battery-Powered Solar Generator Last?

A battery-powered solar generator can supply electricity off-grid and during a power outage.  Some can even run an entire house.  If you purchase a portable power station with solar charging capabilities, you have numerous options to...

What’s Better for Backup Power? Solar or Gas Generators?

If your area loses power, a backup generator can be a lifesaver. But with so many options on the market, it can be difficult to know which is better: a solar generator or a...

When Lightning Strikes: Home Safety Preparation for Electrical Storms

A typical Canadian home averages 50+ electrical outlets that power everything from your toothbrush to thousands of dollars worth of technology. Each of those outlets is a potential source of danger to your home...

How to Be Prepared for a Winter Blackout

During winter, blackouts tend to come during the worst storms. Often, this is due to stress on the local electric grid: more people stay home, run more appliances, and use more electricity to run...

How to Stay Safe During a Blizzard: At Home and On the Road

Weather is one of the most potent, unpredictable forces humankind has to contend with every day. And as global climate crises escalate, people will inevitably face extreme weather conditions at a higher frequency than...

TVs, ACs, and Fridges: What Can a Portable Power Station Run?

Sometimes you want to get away from everything and unplug from the world.  Fortunately, spending time off-grid doesn’t have to mean living a spartan lifestyle. If you have a portable power station, you can operate...

Can Ice Accumulation Cause Power Outages?

Everyone knows that winter weather makes driving treacherous. Heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain often make it unpleasant to be outside. What you may forget about winter is that ice accumulation can affect you...

The Complete Guide to Dual Fuel Generators

Power outages are an inconvenience at best and life-threatening at worst. Dual fuel generators provide your home with critical backup power during natural disasters, electrical shortages, or emergencies.  Unlike traditional gas generators, you rely on...

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