Generators Blog: Start Here to Size, Buy, Run and Fix a Generator
New to generators? Start here. Plain-English answers on sizing, types, fuel, safe hookup, upkeep and repair, with links to every generator guide we publish.
Read GuideHow to choose the right equipment for the job, with clear selection criteria and use-case recommendations.
New to generators? Start here. Plain-English answers on sizing, types, fuel, safe hookup, upkeep and repair, with links to every generator guide we publish.
Read GuideKohler home generators explained: the current 10 to 150 kW lineup, what the Rehlko name change means, real specs, fuel use, and the best…
Generac standby generators explained: 10 to 28 kW sizes, what changed with the Next Gen line, natural gas vs propane, transfer switches and three…
Which Generac portable generator fits your home? Compare sizes, gasoline vs propane vs natural gas, run times and safe hookup, with four current picks.
Honda generators explained: EU, EM, EG and EB series, real specs for the EU2200i, EU3200i, EU3000iS and EU7000iS, the old EU2000i, and how to…
Champion generators explained: inverter, dual fuel, tri fuel and home standby models, real specs for four popular picks, and how to choose a size.
Picking a 60-gallon air compressor for a pro shop? Size CFM for your bays, compare six current models, and plan power, piping and dry…
Building a home mechanic workshop on a $5,000 budget? Use this 8-part spending plan to buy the right tools in the right order, with…
John Deere lawn mowers explained: S100, S200, X300, X500 and X700 tractors, ZTrak zero-turns and electric models, with official specs and warranties.
Best zero-turn mowers by yard size: how to pick deck width, deck type and engine, gas vs electric, three spec-checked picks and safety on…
STIHL chainsaws explained: homeowner, farm and pro models with official specs, battery options, where to buy, fuel mix, safety gear and maintenance.
Construction equipment explained in plain English: heavy machines, compact engine-powered tools, gas vs diesel, rent or buy, safety rules and maintenance.
Agricultural machinery explained: tractor classes and horsepower, implements, PTO and hitch basics, gas vs diesel, safety, upkeep and useful gear.