A few hours without power we can deal with, but when it's days or longer we need help. 5 On Your Side's Monica Laliberte checks out portable generators and safer ways to connect them. A few hours ...

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

If there's one thing you can no longer live without, it's electricity. You have to charge your laptop to finish that work report, run the fridge to prevent food spoilage, and maybe even power on the ...

Using a generator in the aftermath of a storm can be deadly if it isn't done right. Here's how to use them safely.

Power outages are common when severe weather strikes, and they could leave you in sweltering heat or bitter cold. A power generator could come in handy during a blackout and could even keep hundreds ...

Facing a power outage without backup can be risky. The best portable generators transform these potentially dangerous scenarios into mere inconveniences, powering everything from important medical ...

When the power goes out because of a hurricane, a storm, or a problem with the electrical grid, portable generators and whole-house generators will do the same important task: provide electricity ...