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 ...

“With more extreme weather you never know when you might need your generator so it’s a good idea to wheel it outside every ...

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 ...

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