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 ...

Cost, sizing, and ROI explained.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A portable power station (PPS) is by no means a back-up generator. Many of the higher end (portable) ones have a maximum battery capacity ...

Blackouts happen, and generators can make them a lot less awful. But what kind of generator do you need, and how powerful does it have to be? Here’s how to tell.

Both provide electricity during an outage—the choice comes down to convenience, price, and power A portable generator (left) is much less expensive than a permanently installed whole-house model ...