The best portable generators and power stations offer a practical backup for outages big and small, keeping critical devices ...

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

Spring in Northern Michigan brings strong winds and unpredictable weather. During the stormy season, power outages can be a fairly common occurrence. If properly maintained, generators can provide an ...

Homes traditionally run on power grids, but it isn't 100% reliable. Technical problems can happen at any time, high consumer demand leads to blackouts, and there's the occasional weather disturbance ...