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

You'll pay a premium, but built-in home standby generators from companies like Champion, Generac, and Kohler can power your entire home during an outage Whole-house generators can be expensive, but ...

Our editor-tested and researched portable and whole-home options keep appliances and other essentials running during an ...

Q: I plan to install a backup generator for power outages. How do I determine what size I need? Would it make economic sense to just use one all the time? A: Smaller portable or large whole-house ...

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 ...