When the power cuts out and the house goes dark, it is tempting to drag a portable generator closer, crack a window, and assume a little exhaust will drift harmlessly away. In reality, that habit can ...

Both provide electricity during an outage—the choice comes down to convenience, price, and power A portable generator (left) is much less expensive than a permanently installed whole-house model ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." No one likes to be in the dark during a storm. Those who live in cities may not experience frequent power ...