Generators are only as safe as you make them. Here's how to keep your house powered, and your family safe, after a power ...

Consumer Reports gives four steps to safely getting a portable generator running quickly.

While a whole-house generator model can be very expensive, Consumer Reports says there’s a less pricey option to power just the essentials.

Consumer Reports says to keep in mind that the generator must be at least 5,000 watts to easily connect to a transfer switch and to handle the load of several appliances.

To make sure your portable generator is always ready to run in an emergency, follow Consumer Reports' expert advice.