It gives you time to get familiar with the model, stock up on gasoline, and more to the point, hire an electrician to install a transfer switch—a device that allows you to use your generator to ...

Sales of portable generators tend to spike around major storms, from just before to weeks afterward. But getting a generator up and running in a hurry often means bypassing the recommended ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? No one likes to be in the dark during a storm. Those who live in cities may not ...