Versatility: Portable generators work well for a wider variety of tasks than a dedicated standby generator. In addition to ...

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Plus an alternative that could save you hundreds of dollars By Paul Hope, Allen St. John Sales of portable generators tend to spike around major storms. But getting a portable generator up and running ...

Q: While we were preparing for Hurricane Irma, my son told me I should not use my portable generator to power my TV and computer. Is this true? A: It's impossible to say without more specific ...

Q. While preparing for Hurricane Irma, my son told me I should not use my portable generator to power my TV and computer. Is this true? — J.F., Ridgeland, S.C. A. Many portable generators are not ...

Question: We are preparing for Hurricane Irma and my son tells me I should not use my portable generator to power my TV and computer. Is this true? — J.F., Ridgeland, South Carolina Answer: Many ...

Our pick for the best overall standby generator, the Generac Guardian, is selling on Amazon for less than anywhere else.

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