Ideally, you don’t use your portable generator often. But you don’t want this key piece of emergency equipment to let you down when you need it. How can you make sure your generator is always ready to ...

The power just went out—again. As you dig around for candles and wonder whether your laptop is fully charged, you think, “I’m finally going to get a generator.” Portable generators are standalone ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Although Hurricane Idalia is hundreds of miles away from us and will have zero impact here at home, it’s always a good idea to know what to do during a power outage.

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These are the best portable generators from Consumer Reports' tests, including top-scoring recreational and inverter generators with lifesaving features.