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 ...

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Portable generators, like those often used when tailgating, can easily improve any vacation experience. If you’ve ever been camping in the great outdoors, you’re probably already aware of just how ...

Editor’s note — January 9, 2026: With severe winter weather events happening regularly this season, we recently updated this guide and checked to make sure all of our recommendations are available and ...

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 from the products available on this ...

Inverter generators like this model have less distortion in electrical current frequency than standard models, so they’re better for powering sensitive electronics and smart household appliances. Two ...

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 ...

Power outages happen. Whether it’s a summer storm knocking out electricity for your whole neighborhood or a winter ice storm leaving you freezing in the dark, a portable generator can be a lifesaver.