Position a portable generator at least 20 feet from your home. Direct the exhaust away from your house, as well as any windows, doors, air conditioners, and other structures. Paul Hope is a Home & DIY ...

Portable generators can power essential appliances during power outages, with various sizes available based on wattage needs. Dual-fuel models offer flexibility, but gasoline is the most commonly used ...

Champion’s 4,750-watt generator has enough capacity to run three or four critical 120-volt circuits in your home during an ...

Next, prepare in case you need to leave quickly. Pack an emergency go-bag with essentials: clothes, non-perishable food, water, phone chargers, a flashlight, and a first aid kit. And don’t forget your ...

Top models from Champion, DeWalt, Honda, Yamaha, and others outperform most conventional portable generators Inverter generators from manufacturers like Ryobi are quiet and tend to use less energy ...

“With more extreme weather you never know when you might need your generator so it’s a good idea to wheel it outside every few months, fire it up and make sure that it starts," said Hope. "You also ...