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

To get things up and running again, you need a portable generator. The quietest, lightest, and most powerful 2,200-watt generator we tested is easy to start, and the Bluetooth app makes monitoring ...

The best portable generators allow you to immediately restore power to your most important items, making outages much less disruptive and dangerous to you and your family. Portable generators ...

[Glenn] from The Back Shed has built a lot of windmills and stationary generators over the years, but recently decided to try his hand at building something a bit more portable. The charger is ...

We used the Champion at a building site to run a portable table saw, miter saw, pancake air compressor, router, and several battery chargers. The tools ran perfectly, and the generator didn’t lag.

In fact, in a mid-August storm like Hurricane Ernesto, which happens to be swirling in the Atlantic right now, a portable generator can be a lifesaver. But with so many options on the market ...

Today’s portable propane generators are typically dual-fuel models that also run on gasoline or diesel. Unlike older gas-only generators, ones that run on propane offer a higher degree of ...

The guiding principle when hooking up a portable generator is simple: Don’t take shortcuts. They can be dangerous and, at times, even lethal. First, you may feel compelled to get your electric ...

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning residents affected by Hurricane Milton, particularly those who have lost power, that improper use of portable generators can be deadly.

In addition to safety hazards and other limitations, traditional generators are quite noisy. However, portable solar generators provide a cleaner, safer, and more eco-friendly way to power your ...

If you use a generator during a power outage, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission offers tips to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, fires and other post-storm hazards from portable generators.