Our editor-tested and researched portable and whole-home options keep appliances and other essentials running during an emergency—no matter what.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Portable generators are useful for a lot of things, from providing power during camping trips to ...

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 ...

Weather is unpredictable. Strong winds or storms can wreak havoc on power lines, resulting in outages that may last hours or even days. People have come to rely on electricity, not only for comfort ...