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The Generac GB2000 Portable Power Station set up outside during testing with a solar panel behind it.
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We Tested Home Generators to Find the Best Picks a Power Outage

By Glenda Taylor, Austin Fracchia, Mark Wolfe, Zach Lazzari

Cyber Monday generator deals
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Last Chance: Our Must-Have Generator Is 60% Off Cyber Monday—But It Will Sell Out

By Stephanie Cronk

Black and orange Wen propane generator outside on deck
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The Best Propane Generators for Emergencies and Home Use, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tony Carrick

Orange and black Generac iQ3500 portable inverter generator on grass
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The Best Inverter Generators of 2025 for Backup Power Almost Anywhere, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

The Best Dual-Fuel Generator Options
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The Best Dual-Fuel Generators for Home and Outdoor Use, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

This is Our Favorite Generator Cover for Rain, Snow, and Dust Protection
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This is Our Favorite Generator Cover for Rain, Snow, and Dust Protection

By Mark Wolfe, Tony Carrick

Red and black Honda EU2200i generator on grass
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The Best Quiet Generators for a Peaceful Power Supply, Tested

By Bob Beacham, Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe

The Jackery Solar Generator 3000 Pro and solar panels in the sun during testing.
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The Best Solar Generators for at Home or On the Go, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Michelle Larson, Mark Wolfe, Additional research provided by Donna Smith

The DeWalt 8000-Watt Electric Start Gas Generator on grass during testing.
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The Best Portable Generators for Go-Anywhere Power, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

The Best Generator Brand Options
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The 18 Best Generator Brands

By Tony Carrick, Deirdre Mundorf, Bob Beacham

Lowe’s store associates went door-to-door in Little Rock, Arkansas, to pass out supplies and help residents clean up.
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How Lowe’s Helps You Prepare for Natural Disasters

By Deirdre Mundorf

The Westinghouse iGen4500 portable inverter generator on mulch during testing.
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Westinghouse iGen4500 Peak Watt Portable Generator: A Hands-On Review

By Zach Lazzari

Yellow and black Champion dual-fuel generator running on propane
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The Champion 8,500-Watt Dual-Fuel Generator Is a Heavy Unit But It Dominated in Our Tests

By Zach Lazzari

A person pointing to the digital display on the Craftsman 6000-watt generator during testing.
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Our Hands-On Review of The Craftsman Performance 6,000-Watt Generator

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Standby Generator Options
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The Best Standby Generators

By Timothy Dale