When the lights go out, a portable generator can feel like a lifeline, but if you rush the startup, you can end up staring at ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." No one likes to be in the dark during a storm. Those who live in cities may not experience frequent power ...

Both provide electricity during an outage—the choice comes down to convenience, price, and powerA portable generator (left) ...

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 ...