Portable generators come in many shapes and sizes, but we'll help you pick the best one for your specific power needs. By Nick Hilden Updated Apr 9, 2024 11:07 PM EDT We may earn revenue from the ...

Portable generators have become fairly common and their popularity will likely increase as extreme weather events become a more regular part of daily life. Anyone who lives in a suburban area often ...

When you’re in a lurch with no electricity for your home or camp, having a portable generator to get things running is a godsend. These powerful machines are lifesavers after storms knock off ...

Before running out to buy a generator, it’s important to think about how and where you’re going to use it. There are often laws, rules, and restrictions regarding their use in residential homes, with ...

A portable generator can be a godsend when the power goes out during a severe storm to keep essential appliances and home ...

When it comes to keeping a generator (and your devices) running, two fuels are better than one. By Nick Hilden Updated Mar 28, 2025 1:58 PM EDT We may earn revenue ...

Having a portable generator on standby, with fuel ready to go, can ease your mind when the lights go out. With it, you can keep the refrigerator running, along with fans or heaters, and keep your ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. When you need to power your house during an outage, you have two options: a home standby generator or a portable model. If ...