Both provide power during an outage, so your decision may come down to price and convenience A portable generator (left) is ...

Whether it’s a hurricane, an ice storm, or even a wildfire, power outages seem to be happening more often and in more places. Maybe you’re thinking about buying a generator to keep the juice flowing.

Q: While we were preparing for Hurricane Irma, my son told me I should not use my portable generator to power my TV and computer. Is this true? A: It's impossible to say without more specific ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A portable generator is a convenient way to safely produce your own power when the ...

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When the power goes out because of a hurricane, a storm, or a problem with the electrical grid, portable generators and whole-house generators will do the same important task: provide electricity ...

Whether it’s a hurricane, severe thunderstorm or even a wildfire, power outages seem to be happening more often and in more places. Maybe you’re thinking about buying a generator to keep the juice ...