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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A portable power generator may be the very definition of a tool that one doesn't think they need — right up until they do. Whether it's for ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Depending on where you're living, a portable generator can be a handy convenience or a necessity. Disaster-prone areas often require these ...

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