These are the best portable generators from Consumer Reports' tests, including top-scoring recreational and inverter generators with lifesaving features.

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 ...

Consumer Reports offers tips on protecting your home, family, pets, and moreBy Consumer ReportsA large swath of the country ...

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 ...

Stay powered up during hurricane season with top-performing traditional or inverter models from companies like Champion, Generac, and Honda A large portable generator can provide plenty of power to ...