Versatility: Portable generators work well for a wider variety of tasks than a dedicated standby generator. In addition to ...

Power outages cost U.S. businesses $150 billion annually, disrupting operations, damaging equipment, and causing lost revenue. For homeowners, outages can mean spoiled food, unsafe conditions, and ...

Portable generators and home standby generators perform the same basic tasks. But the two types couldn’t be further apart when it comes to cost and convenience. All the portable models in our ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. When the power goes out, a generator is the ...

Q: I caught a network TV segment you did recently about residential generator choices, and I found your comparison between “standby” and “portable” generators for home use interesting. Can you explore ...

This year's Atlantic hurricane season officially started June 1, and it could see above-average activity. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting 13 to 19 named storms by the ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Dear Mike: Standby generators are a great choice for home backup power. Most residential standby generators run on natural gas or propane, and they are professionally wired into a home's electrical ...

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